{"product_id":"le-carillon-chateau-le-virou-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-aop-2021","title":"Le Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed wine from the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP appellation, 2021 vintage, produced by Château Le Virou under the Le Carillon cuvée. Made from grapes grown using certified High Environmental Value viticulture, it combines aromas of red fruit with a touch of spice and a balanced structure, typical of red wines from Bordeaux's right bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho produces Le Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Le Virou produces the Le Carillon cuvée in the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP appellation, 2021 vintage. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE), a certification that attests to responsible management of soils, water, and vineyard treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn what terroir is Le Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021 produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation occupies the right bank of the Gironde, opposite the Médoc, on slopes with clay-limestone and gravel soils. This terroir promotes the ripeness of Merlot, the dominant grape in the region's blends, which are generally complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The temperate maritime climate, marked by the influence of the estuary, contributes to consistent harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of the Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carillon Château Le Virou 2021 stands out with aromas of red fruit enhanced by a spicy note. On the palate, it has a balanced structure, without excessive tannins or acidity, in an accessible and convivial Bordeaux red style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Le Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2021 Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux pairs with grilled or roasted red meats, slow-cooked dishes, and poultry in sauce. It also goes well with soft cheeses and charcuterie, in the spirit of the convivial meals mentioned by the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Le Carillon Château Le Virou Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux AOP 2021 be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to serve this wine between 16 and 18°C. Wines from the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation are generally enjoyed within three to five years of harvest, which is well suited to this 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Le Virou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205635580281,"sku":"13201421","price":15.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/le-carillon-chateau-le-virou-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-aop-2021","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}