A true benchmark of the Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, La Réserve de Famille has made the property famous.
A top-of-the-range wine, sensual smoothness and great suppleness in the mouth. Notes of blackberries, truffles and round, velvety tannins offer pleasure and finesse. An essential great Bordeaux wine.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
Vineyard: 37 ha including 17 ha intended for the Family Reserve
Grape variety: 100% Merlot
Soils: gravel iron clay limestone and clay limestone
Environmental procedures: reasoned soil tillage, organic fertilizers, gradual elimination of weedkillers,certified HVE3 since the vintage 2020
Aging: 18 months in new barrels from Radoux Blend

Color: dense ruby
Nose: fine woody notes, ripe cherry, blackcurrant and plum
Palate: dense and concentrated, peppery black fruit
Alcohol: 15.5%
Serve: open 1 to 2 hours before, between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius
Keep: to drink or to keep (excellent)

Food / wine pairing: red meats (prime rib), game, duck, wild mushrooms and dishes in sauce