Maison Aux Lorettes “Pour Amelie” Cotes De Blaye 2022

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 
Appellation: Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Country: France
Region: Right Bank, Bordeaux 
Producer: Maison Aux Lorettes
Winemaker: Maison Aux Lorettes team
Vineyard: Blaye hillside and plateau parcels overlooking the Gironde
Soil: Clay-limestone with pockets of gravel and sand (varies by site)
Farming: Sustainable, hands-on viticulture
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fermentation: Traditional Bordeaux fermentation; gentle extraction
Aging: Neutral/used oak and/or tank élevage for softness and balance
Fining / Filtration: Typically fined/filtered for stability

Tasting Note:
Black cherry, plum, and cassis with cedar, cocoa, and a light tobacco note. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and a dry, clean finish. Great with a short decant.

About the Producer:
Maison Aux Lorettes focuses on classic, table-friendly Bordeaux that drinks well young—clean fruit, moderate oak, and balanced structure. Blaye is one of Bordeaux’s value sweet spots on the Right Bank, often delivering Merlot-led richness with enough lift to stay fresh.

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Wine Type: Red
Style: Classic Right Bank Bordeaux; dark fruit, cedar, smooth tannins
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux (Blaye – Right Bank)
Appellation: Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Producer: Maison Aux Lorettes
Farming Practices: Sustainable, hands-on viticulture
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol Content: 13–14.5% (varies)
Flavor Profile: Black cherry, plum, cassis, cedar, cocoa, tobacco leaf, subtle earth
Food Pairings: Steak frites, burgers, roast chicken, lamb, meatballs, mushrooms, aged cheddar
Characteristics: Traditional ferment, gentle extraction, neutral/used oak élevage, smooth tannin, benefits from 15–30 minutes of air