Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl

The grapes are harvested from vineyards under the Bordeaux appellation. The wine is aged partly in oak (barrels) which imparts subtle oak character—vanilla, cedar and spice—while preserving fruit intensity. The ageing smooths the tannins and allows complexity to develop. The balance between fruit, acid and tannin is carefully managed to produce a wine that can be enjoyed relatively young but has enough structure to pair well with rich foods.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Clear garnet to deep ruby, depending on vintage.
• Nose (Aroma): Fresh dark fruits such as blackberry, plum and blueberry, with complementary notes of cedar, leather, damp earth, sometimes vanilla and spice.
• Palate (Taste): Medium-bodied, dry, showing smooth tannins, good acidity, flavours of dark fruit (blackberry, plum), sometimes a hint of pepper or savory spice, oak influence (vanilla or cedar) and earthy undertones.
• Finish: Lingering, elegant finish with a balanced interplay of fruit, oak and mild dryness.

Accolades & Critic Reviews

• The 2018 vintage received strong praise: Gilbert & Gaillard described it as: “Clear garnet. Pleasant nose marrying blueberry, cherry, spices and a trace of flowers. Balanced structure on the palate which is less effusive. Nonetheless, everything is in place in this rich, fresh, compelling wine drinking well.
• The 2017 vintage scored 82/100 by Gilbert & Gaillard. The review noted: “Garnet-hued. The nose reveals red and black fruit notes with a touch of bellpepper. The palate is clean and supple with soft tannins and shy aromatics. A wine that would work with grilled rib-eye steak.
• For earlier vintages, some awards include a Bronze at the Concours des Grands Vins de France (e.g. 2007 vintage) among other moderate regional commendations.

Food Pairing & Serving Tips

This Bordeaux is quite versatile. It pairs beautifully with red meats such as beef or lamb, especially grilled or roasted cuts. Game meats (venison) and hearty stews also work well. Hard cheeses (e.g. aged cheddar or gouda) and dishes with earthy or savoury spice complement its character.

Serve at around 16-18 °C. For best expression, decant for 30 minutes to an hour—this helps open the aromas and softens tannins. Even though it can be enjoyed relatively young, aging a good bottle for a few years can bring out more complexity.

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