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Wine Description
The Story
Château Bourgneuf is a family-owned estate in Pomerol producing a classic red wine that blends approximately 85% to 90% Merlot with 10% to 15% Cabernet Franc from a single 9-hectare vineyard. The vines (averaging 40 years of age) are planted on a unique mix of gravelly clay enhanced by a rich, iron-bearing subsoil (crasse de fer). The clay gives the wine its rich, fleshy depth, while the iron-rich subsoil contributes distinct mineral complexi...
Vintage 2013
BORDEAUX 2013 VINTAGE REPORT
The 2013 vintage in Bordeaux was one of the most difficult since 1965 and 1968. Thomas Duroux of Château Palmer describes it as “the most complicated vintage in 20 years”. It rained almost continuously in the spring. Flowering was uneven, leading to poor set, millerandage and coulure. The threat of mold was alleviated by the arrival of warm, dry weather during the summer. For a while, winemakers hoped that abund...
