2005 Domaine de l'A Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2005
Domaine de l'A (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux)
Fully mature, finesse in style, the wine is smooth, elegant and lively, with a fresh, sweet, earthy, cherry profile. There is no reason to age this further. 3,271 Views Tasted Jun 27, 2015Domaine de l'A, from Stephane Derenoncourt is a dead ringer for a nice St. Emilion. From 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this sexy, fat, plush wine is filled with licorice, coca powder, black and blue fruit, forest floor and esperesso beans. Already drinking well, this beauty should be consumed over the next decade. 6,416 Views Tasted Sep 5, 2010 |
When to Drink Domaine de l'A, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine de l'A is much better with at least 2-4 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1 hour to 90 minutes. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Domaine de l'A offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Domaine de l'A with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine de l'A is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine de l'A is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Domaine de l'A is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and hard or soft cheeses.