PDF 
Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
Chateau Bourdieu Blaye
France - Bordeaux - Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux

When Luc Schweitzer was joined by his two sons Richard and Ludovic at the estate, he wanted to embrace this new chapter in the family history and launched in 2016 a special cuvée from Château Bourdieu called "Absolu". This top-of-the-range cuvée is the best of what their terroir has to offer. The 35 year-old facing south vines benefit from a meticulous care: regular maintenance of the soil, yield control, manual leaf stripping, sorting of the berries - all practices that ensure the quality of this great Bordeaux wine.

A deep garnet color with magnificent purple highlights. The nose is intense and full, revealing notes of ripe black fruits and subtle hints of vanilla and roasted coffee. Great structure with finesse and tannic density that brings depth and length to the mouth. The aromatic purity of the perfectly ripened grape varieties is magnified by the complex and subtle oak flavors.

Specifications
Appellation
Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
79% merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec
Age of vines
35 years
Soil type
clay and limestone
Vinification
Double-guyot pruning. Careful budding for a cross ventilation, to provide great space for grapes development. Green harvesting for more clarity and a best concentration.
Maximum attention is focused on the phenolic maturity for an excellent tannins/anthocyanins ratio and optimal sorting (grape by grape). Plot selection.
Long maceration in small stainless steel tanks, with temperature control in order to obtain a good tannic structure. Punching down of individual grape varietals to preserve the finesse, the development of phenolic richness and the complexity of the terroir. Aging 18 months in French oak barrels (renewed by 1/3 every year).
Production
1,600 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Rib of grilled beef and tournedos Rossini - butter pan-fried beef filet served on a crouton, and topped with a hot slice of fresh foie gras.

Reviews and News

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 91 PTS - WE

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"A rich, opulent wine, this is full of dark tannins and powerful fruit. It's a big wine, with licorice and dense wood flavors that give a smoky character and reflect some serious extraction. The wine needs to smooth out to showcase its concentrated richness. Drink from 2024. - Roger VOSS"

- Wine Enthusiast (May 2021), 91 pts

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 90 PTS - JS

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A juicy, ripe red with plum and berry character, some round tannins and a juicy finish. Drink or hold."

- James Suckling (January 2021), 90 pts

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 90 PTS - JD

2018 Chateau Bourdieu Absolu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"A hidden little gem, the 2018 Château Bourdieu Absolu has impressive ripe black cherry and tobacco notes as well as medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, seamless texture, some firm tannins, and a great finish. This cuvée is normally a fruit bomb, but it shows more elegance and purity in 2018. It's ideal for enjoying over the coming decade."

- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2021), 90 pts

Producer Information: Chateau Bourdieu Blaye

Chateau Bourdieu is owned by Mr. Luc Schweitzer, who purchased the property in 1993. He used to pass the estate on his way to school as a young boy, and ...
Read More

Trade Resources