Château Côte de Baleau 2010 Bouteille (75cl)
The Château Côte de Baleau 2010 is a red Saint-Émilion wine, classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion, produced by Côte de Baleau in Bordeaux. The Wine Advocate awards it 91/100 and describes it as a Merlot-dominated blend, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon; the publication recommends it from 2013 to 2028. James Suckling awards it 92/100, while Jancis Robinson rates it 16/20 and recommends drinking between 2018 and 2028. Critics highlight ripe black fruit, hints of licorice, cedar, vanilla, and light coffee, supported by fine tannins and an intense finish.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 12
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Côte de Baleau
- Millésime
- 2010
Côte de Baleau
Château Côte de Baleau is a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion farmed by the Cuvelier family since 2013. Its classified 15-hectare vineyard, located at the gates of the village, rests mainly on clay-limestone soils and produces an average of 70,000 bottles per year. The estate is also distinguished by its 19th-century château inspired by Viollet-le-Duc.
- Owner
- Famille Cuvelier (Philippe Cuvelier)
- Surface (ha)
- 15.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 70000
Histoire du domaine
The property long belonged to the Reiffers family, present at Côte de Baleau since 1643. Sophie Fourcade, née Reiffers, took over its management in 1998 and led quality-driven work that resulted in the estate entering the Saint-Émilion classification in 2012, in the Grand Cru Classé category. In 2013, Château Côte de Baleau was acquired by Philippe Cuvelier and his family, already owners of Clos Fourtet and Château Poujeaux, as part of the buyout of several properties belonging to the Reiffers family. Under the impetus of Matthieu Cuvelier, restructuring work was subsequently carried out in the vineyard and buildings. Côte de Baleau was once again retained among the Grands Crus Classés in the Saint-Émilion classification published in 2022.
