Bordeaux Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2013
The 2013 Bordeaux Baron Philippe de Rothschild is a red wine produced under the Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée in France. The Baron Philippe de Rothschild company was formed in 1933 when Philippe de Rothschild initiated a modernization process that ultimately elevated Château Mouton Rothschild to Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1973. This achievement marks the only change ever made to the historic 1855 classification. The company's anchor properties are located in Pauillac and include the classified estates of Mouton Rothschild, Château d'Armailhac, and Château Clerc Milon. The Rothschild family has also expanded its winemaking expertise internationally, establishing renowned partnerships such as Opus One in Napa Valley in 1979 and Almaviva in Chile in 1997.
Bordeaux is situated in southwestern France along the Atlantic coast, where the maritime climate is heavily influenced by the ocean, the Gironde estuary, and the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. The region features a highly varied terroir with soils ranging from gravel and clay to limestone and sand. The Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée serves as the foundational classification covering the entire region, allowing winegrowers to utilize these diverse geological and microclimatic conditions. The 2013 vintage in this area is described as cool and uneven, receiving a score of 84 points.
This wine is made from a traditional assemblage of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, and has an alcohol content of 12.5%. Merlot is a classic black grape widely planted in Bordeaux, as well as in California, Washington, and Northern Italy. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most recognized black grapes, traditionally dominating the gravel soils of Bordeaux's left bank, while also being frequently cultivated in California, Washington, and Tuscany. Cabernet Franc completes the blend, being a classic variety typically grown in the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, and California.
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
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