Ch. Falfas, Côtes de Bourg
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Organic

Ch. Falfas, Côtes de Bourg - 2016

Item # 39487 750mL

Château Falfas is a family estate is conveniently located near the Gironde river giving fresh winds that are vital to vines. They are also flanked by the woods which contributes to the magnificent terroir of this estate. Two-thirds of this cuvée is aged in older barrique. Classic Bordeaux on the palate.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2016
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Côtes de Bourg
Producer
Ch Falfas
Grape Variety
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Production Methods

Organic

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

Bordeaux's classed-growth steal so much of the limelight it's easy to forget that the region is home to more than 7000 wineries, most of which are small and family run. Great wines can be found amongst them, and their under-the-radar status means you don't have to choose between rent or a fabulous bottle of wine. Château Falfas on the Right Bank of the Gironde River in the Cotes de Bourg is one such producer. Véronique Cochran and her husband, John (since passed), have been farming their 20-ha vineyard biodynamically since 1988, which is no surprise since her father, François Bouchet, was one of the pioneers of biodynamics. They grow predominantly Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Malbec. 2009 was one of THE great vintages of the decade, with the wines showing a deep concentration of red fruit, earthiness and leather.

- ALM

Glossary

Merlot

The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...

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Bordeaux

Situated on the mid-Atlantic coast of France around the Gironde river, Bordeaux is home to some of the most legendary wines on earth. There are (for all intents and purposes) five grape varieties permitted under French wine law for red Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and, very infrequently, Petit Verdot and Malbec. For white Bordeaux, only three varieties are permitted: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillion, and Muscadelle. The exact percentages of each grape variety used in any...

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Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...

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Cabernet Sauvignon

The result of an illicit affair a hundred-odd years ago between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon today enjoys more worldwide popularity than both of its parents combined. It is the principal grape of Bordeaux, and as such has rightly earned its place among the greatest and most long-lived wines of the Old World; of course, it is also the most heralded grape of California, positioning it at the forefront of the New World wine scene as well. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon has a...

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Malbec

Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular over the years, even in its Bordeaux home. Its South American renaissance has ensured, however, that...

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