Château Subilaux 2016

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2017
Silver, AWC International Wine Challenge- Vienna, 2017
Gold, Concours des Vins de Bordeaux, 2017

From the tucked away Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, on the Right Bank, this is a charming, Merlot-centred claret from an excellent vintage. Now with five years' age, it offers bright fruit, silky, melding tannins and complexity. A Bordeaux charmer.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, supple red fruits, gentle tannins

Aroma

Ripe plum, bright cherry, smoky, earthy notes

More information

Red - Full bodied
Merlot Based Blend
France
Ruby

13.0% ABV
9.75 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2026

For five generations, the Réaud family have proudly owned Château Subilaux on Bordeaux's Right Bank. In 1985, the fourth generation, Jean-François Réaud, made the decision to focus exclusively on making wine. His son has now taken up the baton, extending the estate from 7 hectares to 37, with 27 in the Côtes de Blaye and the rest just outside the boundaries, in Bordeaux. As you'd expect in this area of Bordeaux, Merlot is the dominant grape, supported by both Cabernets. Quality in 2016 was very good indeed, only slightly overshadow by the charm and the fruit of the 2015 vintage that preceded it. With five years' age, this claret is beautifully supple and showing all its fruit. There's still no rush. Ideal for roast meats or a cheesy gratin.

"Plenty of berries and cherries in this rather charming but simple red Bordeaux" James Suckling
Critic