Chateau Picoron

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Le Bon Nobel - Chateau Picoron

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Chateau Picoron
Name Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Variety Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, extended maceration
Region Bordeaux
Production area Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Country France
Type Red wine
Aging 12-18 months
Type of cask French oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years from harvest
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Treat yourself to the essence of Bordeaux with the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Le Bon Nobel. A wine highly appreciated for its extraordinary combination of depth and accessibility. Produced in the renowned vineyards of Castillon, this exemplary wine stands out for its robust presence of Merlot, a variety that imparts a soft yet complex structure to the wine.

On the nose, Le Bon Nobel presents an intense aroma of ripe red fruits, notes of plum, and a slight hint of spices and chocolate from its maturation in barrels. On the palate, it offers a perfect harmony between acidity and well-balanced tannins, leading to a persistent and pleasantly aromatic finish.

Ideal for pairing with grilled red meats, game dishes, or aged cheeses, this wine is an excellent choice for those looking to explore the typicality and elegance of Bordeaux without compromising on quality. A true jewel of simplicity and refinement not to be missed.


The winery

Château Picoron – Winery in Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux (Bordeaux)

Discover the story and wines of Château Picoron.

Small Bordeaux estate specializing in single-vineyard Merlot: unblended wines that aim to express the clay-limestone soil of the Saint-Émilion ridge, with wine tourism hospitality.
Region: Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux (Bordeaux)
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot
Unblended wines produced from single parcels Ouvipo Philosophy Vineyard on a clay-limestone ridge connected to Saint-Émilion. Acquired in 2015 and relaunched by Glenda and Frank Kalyk Direct sales and wine tourism/hospitality activities
Winery history
The site and local archives record traces of vineyards in the Sainte-Colombe area dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, with written references from the 18th century. The property, formerly associated with Philippe Bardet, was purchased in 2015 by Australians Glenda and Frank Kalyk, who relaunched the operation with a focus on local production and hospitality.
Production philosophy
Low-intervention production based on single-parcel vinifications: the winery states it follows a philosophy described as «Ouvipo», meaning self‑imposed rules and constraints to enhance Merlot and the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyard is located in Sainte-Colombe, on a clay‑limestone ridge associated with the Saint-Émilion / Castillon‑Côtes‑de‑Bordeaux terroir. The soils are described as clay‑limestone.

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