There are literally thousands of producers in Bordeaux, the world’s largest contiguous wine producing region. The spotlight continually falls on several dozen Cru Classes and Right Bank equivalents. Little thought is given to the many hundreds of producers, mostly located on modest terroir, these days producing wine of a very good quality. Indeed, it is ironic that the traditional Bordeaux wine-buying public laments sky-rocketing prices for the region’s superstar properties while ignoring many of its great values.
Based in Blaye, Château Cailleteau Bergeron is one such property that is producing good quality modern-styled wine in Bordeaux. The Tradition Rouge, its entry level red cuvee, is a blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). Matured primarily in stainless steel tanks, it expresses Merlot on the way only Bordeaux can. Although a relatively simple wine, it is food friendly, savoury and, equally importantly, true to type. It’s the sort of wine that reminds us wine nerds why we got into wine in the first place.
2009 CHÂTEAU CAILLETEAU BERGERON TRADITION
Producer: Château Cailleteau Bergeron
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2009
Region: Bordeaux, France
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $34.99
Date tasted: 8 September 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Forward nose of morello cherry, plum and spice. Medium bodied, cherry confiture, dark plums touch of wood-spice. Not particularly complex, but displays plenty of character and will suit many dishes. Drops away a little on the finish, but holds up pretty well.
Score: 15.5/20
Based in Blaye, Château Cailleteau Bergeron is one such property that is producing good quality modern-styled wine in Bordeaux. The Tradition Rouge, its entry level red cuvee, is a blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). Matured primarily in stainless steel tanks, it expresses Merlot on the way only Bordeaux can. Although a relatively simple wine, it is food friendly, savoury and, equally importantly, true to type. It’s the sort of wine that reminds us wine nerds why we got into wine in the first place.
Producer: Château Cailleteau Bergeron
Variety: Merlot
Vintage: 2009
Region: Bordeaux, France
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $34.99
Date tasted: 8 September 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright plum red. Forward nose of morello cherry, plum and spice. Medium bodied, cherry confiture, dark plums touch of wood-spice. Not particularly complex, but displays plenty of character and will suit many dishes. Drops away a little on the finish, but holds up pretty well.
Score: 15.5/20
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