Premières Côtes de Blaye Château Peyrebrune 1996
The 1996 Château Peyrebrune is a red wine originating from the historical Premières Côtes de Blaye appellation in southwestern France. Selected by the Association de Vignerons Bordelais, this wine represents a classic and structured vintage that achieved a score of 94 points.
Situated in Bordeaux, a region renowned globally and exporting wine since the Middle Ages, the Premières Côtes de Blaye stretches along the right bank of the Gironde estuary. Located directly opposite the famous Médoc peninsula and centered around the town of Blaye, the area benefits from a maritime climate. The nearby estuary acts as a temperature regulator, creating a stable environment for viticulture. The landscape is characterized by gentle hills and valleys, where the vines grow in a varied soil composition predominantly consisting of clay and limestone, complemented by deposits of sand and gravel that ensure excellent drainage.
In 2009, the Bordeaux appellation system underwent a restructuring, officially changing the area's name to Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux. However, older vintages continue to bear the original Premières Côtes de Blaye name on their labels. The appellation is traditionally known for its production of classic Bordeaux blends, with red wines constituting the vast majority of the output. These wines are typically based on grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, reflecting the traditional viticultural practices of the Bordeaux right bank. This specific wine is bottled at 12% alcohol by volume and carries the Appellation Premières Côtes de Blaye Contrôlée classification.
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.
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