FR Château la Pirouette Cru Bourgeois Médoc

Château La Pirouette Cru Bourgeois is a classic, left-bank Bordeaux red wine from the Médoc appellation. Highly regarded for balancing traditional structure with excellent value, it holds the respected Cru Bourgeois classification. This estate is family-owned and was established in the late 1970s, managing 33 hectares of gravel-rich vineyards.

ALC: 13.5%

VINTAGE: 2014

VARIETALS: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.

TASTING NOTES:

• The Nose: Expressive aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry, sweet spices, and vanilla oak, blending with mature undertones of tobacco, cedar, and leather.
• The Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied with juicy dark fruit flavors like plum and blackberry. It possesses a distinct savory character with hints of earth and green pepper.
• Structure: Balanced by lively acidity and firm, slightly grainy, yet smooth tannins that soften nicely after breathing.

FOOD PAIRING: 

• Roast Meats: Prime rib, roast chicken, or crown roast of pork.
• Steaks: Striploin steak topped with sautéed mushrooms.
• Cheese: Rind-washed, rich, creamy, or hard aged cheeses.