Agneau Rouge Bordeaux

The Agneau Rouge Bordeaux tastes fruity, dry, and accessible, with clear cherry in the foreground. Added to this are juicy red berries. The fruit appears direct and unadulterated. This is due to the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety and aging in steel tanks.

On the palate, the Agneau Rouge Bordeaux shows concentration without heaviness. The tannins are finely integrated. The body is harmonious and present at 13.5% vol, but not massive. The finish is pleasant and remains fruit-forward.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild vinifies the wine in their own winery in Saint-Laurent-Médoc. Six days of fermentation are followed by 15 days of skin contact. This contact brings color and aromatic depth. Maturation and malolactic fermentation take place in steel tanks. This preserves the freshness, and the varietal fruit remains the focus. If you are looking for Bordeaux style without oak influence, the Agneau Rouge Bordeaux is a clear entry point.

The Agneau Rouge Bordeaux pairs with lamb, game, and hearty meat dishes. Lamb chops are the obvious choice; even the name "Agneau" means lamb. Meat with roasted aromas from the grill goes well with the cherry fruit. Poultry also works, for example, strongly seasoned from the oven.

Braised dishes and ragouts are a second strength of the Agneau Rouge Bordeaux. The finely integrated tannins carry the sauce without masking it. With pasta in tomato sauce, the freshness of the wine plays with the acidity of the tomato. For a cheese board, a mature Comté is recommended. Its nutty spiciness forms a nice contrast to the red fruit.

In summer, the Agneau Rouge Bordeaux accompanies barbecue evenings with friends. In autumn and winter, it pairs with game dishes and stews. During the week, it is a reliable everyday wine for dinner. Serve it at 16–18 °C. On warm days, a short time in the refrigerator helps to reach this temperature. The wine is sealed with a cork, so have a corkscrew ready.

If you like the Agneau Rouge Bordeaux, it is worth taking a look at other dry red wines from Bordeaux with Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Château de Ribebon Bordeaux Supérieur is a dry red wine from France with Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation and thus an obvious addition.
• Chateau Bellevue Laffont Haut Medoc Vieilles Vignes also comes from Bordeaux and relies on Cabernet Sauvignon as a dry red wine.
• Château Haut Barry Bordeaux Supérieur offers you another dry Cabernet Sauvignon from France, here from the Bordeaux Supérieur.