Pourpre de Barbe 2015
Pourpre de Barbe 2015
Côtes de Bourg
The name of this Côtes de Bourg pays tribute to the beautiful color of its evening gown: an intensity inherited from its majority blend of Merlots, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignons. Thanks to its complexity, the wine calls for several years of aging to reveal its full potential, served for example with wood-fired grilled meat, roasted lamb, or duck.
Complex aging notes, revealed by grilled and toasty aromas, dominate the bouquet alongside the spicy charm of vanilla together with hazelnut. At the same time a powerful impression of ripe fruit makes its presence felt. This wine is equally expressive in the mouth with a fleshy "attack" followed by good balance that contains both strength and character within a framework of good length. Le Pourpre 2015 promises both complexity and accessibility to the drinker although it is not expected to peak for a few years thanks to good cellaring potential