Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Duclot
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux Case Collection
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (includes Sauternes for Château d'Yquem)
Volume:
 
9x 750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Sémillon (for d'Yquem)
Method:
 
Selection of estate wines from top Bordeaux châteaux; traditional Bordeaux vinification with fermentations at the estates and extended oak maturation. d'Yquem produced by botrytis-affected Sémillon/Sauvignon and barrel aging.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
A luxurious set: concentrated black-fruit, cassis, graphite, cedar and tobacco from the first growth reds; ripe plum and chocolate notes; d'Yquem adds honeyed apricot, marmalade and citrus confit. Extremely long, complex finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast beef, lamb, aged cheeses, duck confit, foie gras. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, Cantonese roasted meats, rich Sichuan braised beef. Sauternes pairs with foie gras and fruit desserts.
Vineyard Info:
 
Duclot is a historic Bordeaux fine-wine merchant (founded 1886) producing limited-edition collector cases; the 2017 Collection assembles one bottle each from nine top estates in a branded wooden OWC.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Component wines received high critical scores (commonly mid-to-high 90s; many listed 96–99+ by major critics). This