Bordeaux Côtes de Francs Château Puy-Galland 1995
Château Puy-Galland presents this 1995 red wine from the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs appellation in France, a vintage that achieved a score of 91 points and is described as mature and balanced. Produced by M. Bernard Labatut, the wine was bottled directly at the estate.
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs, officially known as Francs Côtes de Bordeaux since 2009, is one of the smallest appellations in Bordeaux. Located in the northeastern tip of the region between Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne border, it encompasses the villages of Francs, Saint-Cibard, and Tayac. The area experiences a slightly more continental climate than the rest of Bordeaux, with warmer summers and colder winters due to its distance from the Atlantic Ocean. The soils here consist primarily of limestone and clay, providing excellent drainage that favors Merlot-based wines. The appellation is recognized as an underrated source of Bordeaux red wines crafted in the style of Saint-Émilion.
Situated by the Atlantic Ocean, Bordeaux is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The area is renowned for its historic 1855 classification, which still ranks the leading châteaux today. While the left bank of the Gironde estuary is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel soils, the right bank is the traditional domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
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.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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