Vignobles Bardet 2003 Ch. Lideyre MAGNUM
Nothing warms the cockles of our hearts like a well-aged Bordeaux from a top vintage at a bargain price. This barrel-chested beauty makes a mockery of 2003 doubters. The incontestably ripe Merlot fruit still packs a lot of primary power, but there is a sense of structure and a surge of saltiness beneath that lend the wine a seriousness that commands respect. Philippe bought this vineyard in 1979, and he holds a special affection for it. We ourselves have always had a soft spot for the Côtes de Castillon and consider it the pick of the Côtes de Bordeaux. This wine has many, many years ahead of it. It was the most compelling of several vintages tasted for current drinking.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FBR-LID03M |
Country | France |
Region | Côtes de Castillon |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Maceration 4 weeks |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 75%, Used Barrique 25% |
Aging Duration (months) | 12 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Gelatin |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | No lees / At least 6 racking / Blending of 90% Merlot and 10 cab% franc |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | 90 % Merlot, 10% Cab Franc |
ABV | 14 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 6000 bottles |
Other Wine Facts | ORIGIN OF THE VINEYARD : In 1840 during the 1st Empire
AREA : 80 ha
SOIL MANAGEMENT : Permanent natural and total grass cover
CULTIVATION : Agroforestery : planting and maintaining hedges and isolated trees |
Primary Vineyard Name | Lideyre Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux |
Soil Types | Clay, limestone, Fronsadais molasse |
Elevation (meters) | 85 |
Vine Age | 25 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 45 |
Farming Practices | Practicing Regenerative, Certified Sustainable: "Agriculture raisonnée" = Sustainable Agriculture certified by the Ministry of Agriculture |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Additional Harvest Notes | No botrytis thanks to our machine the "Tribaie" which sorts (by density mesure) and cleans the berries by eliminating debris and the non-conforming or under-ripe grapes. |
Other Vineyard Details | Discover Lideyre Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, an exceptional vineyard founded in 1840. Crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties, this wine reflects our commitment to tradition and viticultural excellence.
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux is a prestigious appellation located in the Bordeaux wine region, east of Saint-Émilion. Benefiting from an exceptional terroir, this appellation produces remarkable red wines renowned for their quality and unique character.
The vineyard of clay-limestone soils and Fronsadais molasse, an ideal terroir for these grape varieties. The vines are cultivated using sustainable farming practices, with natural and permanent grass cover that enhances biodiversity and soil quality. |
Notes from the Producer: In tasting, Lideyre Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux delights with its elegant aromas of ripe red fruits, accented by subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it offers a harmonious structure with silky tannins and a beautiful finish, revealing flavors of blackcurrant, cherry, and a touch of spice.
