Château Verniotte 2011
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
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Here’s Gold-medal proof that Bordeaux’s rising star region Castillon offers top value and matches neighbouring Saint-Emilion for class. After four silver medals for the 2010 vintage, Henry Laithwaite has struck Gold with his luscious, velvety 2011.
£22.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Very deep ruby
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2023
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Warming velvety ripe fruit. Plum compote with honey hints. Structured
Aroma
Warm, ripe, stewed plum and vanilla. Hint of leather
The Wine
The Côtes de Castillon share the same limestone slopes and grow the same grapes as the grands châteaux of Saint Emilion next door. Tony Laithwaite was savvy to this fact when he purchased his first property in Castillon’s Sainte Colombe in 1984, certain this appellation could produce wines to match and surpass those of neighbouring pricier estates. Since then some of Bordeaux’s biggest names (Derenoncourt, von Niepperg and Thunevin) have followed his lead, including eldest son Henry, who in 2004 established Château Verniotte. Henry was immersed in Bordeaux from an early age, then spent time in Australia. Hugh Johnson describes Verniotte as “a young man’s take on an ancient classic”. Proud of his Gold medal, Henry suggests serving with lamb.
"Gorgeous surprise, well worth the money. Best claret we’ve had ever, best wine tasted this year"
Online Review for 2009
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