Chateau Bourdieu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2019

52 reviews for Chateau Bourdieu Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2019

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   David Mulcahy – November 4, 2020

   Shockingly ripe that is.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kira Benson – February 25, 2021

   Its extracted but tastes darn good. Fresh but with intensity.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Judy Rocha – March 21, 2021

   Red ruby center fading to garnet; shy and nearly closed, opens to a bowl of crushed black fruits, plums and berries, a faint hint of mineral. On the palette, an immediate respect for the balance, soft tannins & fruit tightly wound throughout with a lingering acidity on the finish. 1/3 bottle consumed; following evening, most notably, the impeccable balance between fruit, tannin and acid remained, nuanced aromas of fruits. Merits case purchases, beautiful now after 20 minutes of air, better 2022-2027

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Phillip Jones – April 22, 2021

   Good color, very young. A bit rough but all the right stuff is there. Really needs time to develop, but think it will be 2-4 points better with two years.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Gloria Witkowski – April 22, 2021

   Pleasantly surprised by this wine. Very round, with depth and intensity. Cassis and earth on the nose with a decent finish. Excellent QPR…quality to price ratio. Drank 1/2 of the bottle with dinner, left the rest of it corked on the counter for 3 days, drank it last night and it was perfect.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Christopher Cox – May 9, 2021

   Fresh, juicy red fruit. Light structure with bright acidity. Had high hopes based on other reviews and I must say I’m a bit disappointed. Still it’s not a bad qpr. Probably be better in 5 years.4th day this was better. Smokey. Finish was very long.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Paula Bailey – May 14, 2021

   Not bad for a $14 bottle, but not what I’m looking for in a Bordeaux

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Marilyn Sullivan – May 15, 2021

   Agree with Vitroman. Easy 90-something. A crowd-pleaser. Enjoyed with dinner (vegetarian from our local cantina). So good, that it was gone with the sun set. Has perfect balance, acidity and a juiciness that probably should be illegal. Will be interesting to see how this develops in bottle; i.e., if the others don’t disappear by summer . . . 14.5% abv. QPR. D/H

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Thomas Logan – June 27, 2021

   Other reviews capture the essence of this wine very well. Took a few mins to open up then bam! Crushed black fruits; a most excellent balance of fruit, alcohol and tannins. Delicious and would be interested in trying one cellared a bit longer.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Bernice Hooser – July 11, 2021

    Wonderful aromas of fresh red fruit on the nose. Delightfully complex texture on the palate. Great blend of 87% Merlot, 10% Cab Sau and 3% Cab Franc.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Clifford Thao – July 17, 2021

    Easy drinking. Balanced dark fruit. Lush. Agree with other comments.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carla Antle – August 13, 2021

    A very nice bottle of reasonably priced Bordeaux. Decanter said 97 Pts. That’s a bit optimistic unless the grading is solely QPR. Perhaps a 30 minute decant is called for but it drinks well as a PNP. Nothing bad to say about this wine, for the price, a delightful bottle. I bought a case and will enjoy over the next few years. Age won’t hurt this wine but I doubt it will improve it significantly either.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Debrah Moon – August 14, 2021

    Good one

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Stephens – August 29, 2021

    The score of 97 was from 2020 Decanters World Wide Wine awards which gave wines that reached the “Platinum.” Our group enjoyed the wine and thought it was is good QPR. It needed an hour of air to open up but can definitely be enjoyed now.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Shawn Hamlin – September 2, 2021

    Good for midweek dinner, not sure I’d take to a BYOB.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Charles Johnson – September 7, 2021

    With this price who could complain? Nevertheless ratings much over 90 points are delusional. For a French wine it is relatively fruity which I feel covers it’s flaws like a makeup foundation. Which makes it a good wine to sip not so great with food. Dark fruits, cassis, medium acidity. Great QPR and Popular at a Party.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Myron Thomas – September 7, 2021

    Château Bourdieu’s 2019 is a deep ruby/crimson blend of 87% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. This particular bottle was Vinturi-decanted and serially tasted over the ensuing three hours, fully expressing itself after the first hour in decanter. Ripe and rich, it is loaded with intoxicating black, red and blue fruit on both the nose and palate. With a supporting cast of baking spices, lavender, mocha and licorice, it is hard to put down the glass. Despite its ripeness, this medium-bodied red stays in check, with restrained alcohol (listed as 14.5%), excellent freshness, judicious oak and medium-weight, fine-grained tannins. Plump on the mid-palate and lingering nicely on the finish, this Right Bank Bordeaux is a joy to drink. That said, if tasted blind, I would have guessed it to be a New World Merlot or Merlot/Cabernet blend. With its broad appeal and attractive price in mind, this would be one to purchase by the case and serve as the red wine option at a cocktail party. I suspect that this precocious wine will be at its best during its first decade. Drink now-2029.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Helen Floyd – September 18, 2021

    This wine starts with a nose of smokey oak that remains forward in tasting when it is joined with hints of blackberry, cassis and moss in the background. The tannins and alcohol strike a somewhat discordant note as they noticably present themselves and then linger with the barrel flavors through the finish. Paired well with sirloin steaks served over a bed of sautéed Swiss chard, red onions, kalamata olives and currants with a balsamic vinegar and brown sugar reduction.This is a young wine (2019) at an inexpensive price point (I paid less than $12). It has the potential to come together as it ages with the barrel flavors mellowing and blending with the flavors of the grapes and the tannins and alcohol becoming more refined. This wine could reach a 90 in a couple of years, but for now it is very good for its price point. Will buy a couple more to see how they turn out in a couple of years. Best drinkability probably is 2023 to 2025

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Guadalupe Barley – October 21, 2021

    Taut and polished across the palate, this delivers more mouthfeel than substance. Dark fruit with a smoky top note offers a generic profile that lacks richness or typicity. Not a bad wine for the price, just not that interesting.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Monica Watkins – October 29, 2021

    Anton’s Wine Tasting NotesWinery: Château Bourdieu Varietal: 87% Merlot 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet FrancArea/Appellation: France, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux Vintage: 2019 Price: $22 Kansas Market Price.Color: dark ruby from below, dark ruby from above Legs: Moderate to fastNose: black berries, plums and roasted prunes.loam, black olive, fennel, tobacco.Palate: damson plums, prunes some black cherry, cassis, oak, more earthy textures including black tea, black olives.Finish: Damson plums, black cherry, prunes, A fine aged tobacco note, some fennel, black olives. Comments: I gave this a good 2 1/2 to 3 hour decant, and I’m glad I did. It made ALL the difference in this wine. You should open it up when you get home from work, serve around seven or eight. I got this bottle at Plaza Wine and Spirits, but I’ve also seen it at Auburn Wine and Spirits west and Jacob East and I do believe Jacob West so it’s out there, readily available in the Wichita market. Pairing Suggestions: Get out your Charcuterie board for this and have fun. Of course any paté, simple grilled meats, cold roast, goat and sheep cheeses, brie, camembert, sausages, etc. will work very well. Score in terms of Vintage: 87 Score for the Wine: 87Value for the Money: Good 😊 Date Tasted: 10/29/2021 Tasted by:ACK

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Irene Gonzalez – November 22, 2021

    Fairly bland on the nose, light floral but little else. Dark fruits, light herbs and minerals, medium tannins and acid. Probably should have given it more air time to open up.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Samuel Fletcher – December 4, 2021

    Nice straightforward bordeaux… Not sure I’d load up at $13++, but went down favorably as classic Cotes de Bordeaux

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dorotha Robbins – December 14, 2021

    Opened my first bottle…shockingly ripe for a young Bordeaux (echoing one of my fellow commentators). Opened nicely after one hour…respectable bouquet (evergreen, over ripe fruit). Full bodied jammy (dark fruit, plum, dark cherry). Would be certain crowd pleaser at any gathering…BUT…not sure that this has the character or tannic back bone for aging. We’ll see…

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John Torkelson – December 22, 2021

    More fruit forward than expected, but exceptionally well balanced. Beautiful acidity, and gentle tannins. Really good, regardless of the $20 price tag

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maira Garske – January 2, 2022

    This was quite solid with charm and good potential. Tannins not overwhelming and showing ok even at this young stage. Good value.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carlos Mercer – January 3, 2022

    I have been giving this some resting time since it hit my cellar. Its been six months time to taste it again, really drink it with food and develop a time frame for the balance. It is starting to be more than just fruit, and I think I will wait until late next summer to try it again.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Dario Shepherd – February 25, 2022

    Solid young bordeaux. Very enjoyable.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Todd Gargiulo – February 26, 2022

    This is a very good cherry/kirsch-scented/flavored wine that could pass for a solid cotes du rhone actually, which struck me as unusual, given that it is a Merlot-dominated cheap Bordeaux blend. I preferred the 2018 by a good bit. This seems a little more generic. But for $15, no complaints.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Marco Koch – March 8, 2022

    Good qpr

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carma Sinnott – March 14, 2022

    A reliably good wine. Drinks like a much more expensive Bordeaux than it is. It is nicely balanced all the way through, and gives hints of earthiness and licorice.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Richard Johnson – March 15, 2022

    slow ox. All red fruit from open to 1 hour after open. Blows off to have a slightly tart attack, cherry mid pallete to a solid finish.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Melanie Natividad – March 19, 2022

    A very nice young & medium bodied Bordeaux blend made from 87% Merlot, 10% Cab, & 3% Cab Franc grapes. Intense concentrations of fruits & nicely balanced by the medium acidity and tannins. Solid finish. With additional 3-4 year cellaring this blend has the potential to be even better.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Geri Thuringer – March 29, 2022

    Medium-bodied, soft, forward, fruity and polished, there is a core here of plums, espresso and dash of cocoa that comes through quite nicely. You can enjoy this on release and over the next several years.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Diana Wilson – April 9, 2022

    Good to buy

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Andrew Vega – May 9, 2022

    Good for the price, and improved over the course of the bottle

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Amy Smith – June 27, 2022

    Still youthfull but really rounding out, see why Decantor gave it Platinum. Hitting way above its price point.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Maria Grossmann – July 23, 2022

    Buy again

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Thomas Franklin – September 10, 2022

    Similar to previous notes. Really solid value, and nothing awry. Held up well on the 2nd day – this was a great case buy.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mary Fisher – September 16, 2022

    Not a fan. It’s a cheap bottle, but one can buy much better Bordeaux for the same price. I didn’t take notes but my memory is that it was overly sweet and jammy. I unfortunately have more. I think I will wait quite a while before I open another. Some time will hopefully improve this.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Christopher Wiles – October 20, 2022

    Drinking smooth now . Delicious Merlot prominent Bordeaux blend

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Yetta Thompson – December 22, 2022

    Not bad but certainly not great. Lacking in depth and character. It is thin and slight with instant grape but no length or body. Acidity and tannin are decent but this is a poor wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Michael Herring – January 31, 2023

    Probably a little young. Very mild and probably could wait til 2025 for better results

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Steven Varillas – February 4, 2023

    Good value.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Vicki Garvin – February 19, 2023

    Made for drinking young. Perfect with tenderloin and bearnaise. Not for aging

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Doris Stephens – March 15, 2023

    Popped and poured straight out of the cellar. Ruby color. Black cherry, tobacco, smoke and vanilla on the nose. Sweet, ripe dark fruits on the palate. Pleasant mouthfeel. Lingering finish. Great QPR for a very quaffable, if simple, wine.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brenda Stover – April 14, 2023

    Quite nice but nothing that I will remember.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Carl Skerrett – April 20, 2023

    Good fruit, tannin balances, not much bouquet, 14.5 % abv, very drinkable, still young, drank with loin lamb chops, spinach pie, eggplant, pea shoots and hummus with pita, good value, would drink again.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ann Perry – April 30, 2023

    Solid value.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ronald Armstrong – May 19, 2023

    Decanted and consumed first with steak, then on its own. Improved with decanting time, but was not crying for it early. don’t drink this too warm (general advice on reds…!)Great aromatics on this wine, along with really good acid/mineral balance. Probably a bit young still, but very enjoyable. Palate of mixed dark and red fruits, with, to me, some blueberry in there. Not terribly earthy. Pretty classic merlot-driven with Cab Franc making tiself known for structure and tannin. (hope i guessed right!).

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    DEC – May 22, 2023

    Flamboyant and deep, with ample, lush and fresh forest fruits, bramble and cassis, with cascading sweet spice swiftly following. A super, brooding wine which will shine brighter with time.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    JS – May 22, 2023

    Blackberry and black-olive aromas. Medium body with round, dusty tannins. Chocolate aftertaste. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Better in a year.

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    VIN – May 22, 2023

    The 2019 Bourdieu is rich, fruity and super-expressive. Sweet floral and savory notes from the Cabernets perk up the Merlot fruit. Dark cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, red plum, mocha and licorice all build nicely in this sumptuous Cotes de Blaye. The 2019 has plenty to offer.