Premières Côtes de Blaye Château Peyrebrune 1996
The 1996 Château Peyrebrune is a Grand Vin de Bordeaux carrying the Appellation Premières Côtes de Blaye Contrôlée classification. Selected by the Association of Bordeaux Winemakers, this wine comes from a vintage that achieved a score of 94 points and is recognized as classic and structured.
The historical Premières Côtes de Blaye appellation is situated in the southwestern part of France, stretching along the right bank of the Gironde estuary directly opposite the famous Médoc peninsula. While the appellation system was restructured in 2009 and the area officially changed its name to Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, older releases like this one continue to bear the original designation on their labels. The local maritime climate is heavily influenced by the nearby estuary, which regulates temperatures and creates a stable environment for viticulture. The landscape features rolling hills and valleys, with a varied soil composition predominantly made up of clay and limestone, alongside deposits of sand and gravel that ensure excellent drainage for the vines.
Located near the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux is a globally renowned wine region with an export history dating back to the Middle Ages. While the left bank of the Gironde is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel, the right bank is the traditional domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Premières Côtes de Blaye area is historically known for delivering classic red wines crafted as traditional Bordeaux blends. These wines typically utilize Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, reflecting the established wine culture of the right bank. This specific release is bottled at 12% alcohol by volume.
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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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