Château La Rose du Pin
ABV: ~ 13 % (varies by vintage) Wine Enthusiast+2Ducourt.com+2
Bottle Size: 750 ml (standard) Liquor and Wine Outlets+1
Region / Country: Bordeaux, France — specifically under the Entre‑Deux‑Mers designation Ducourt.com+2Site Officiel Bordeaux.com+2
Estate & Terroir:
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Owned by Vignobles Ducourt Ducourt.com
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Situated on a clay‑limestone plateau near Romagne, with 55 hectares total: 49 ha planted to red grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) and 6 ha to white varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon) Ducourt.com
🍷 Wine Styles & Composition
Château La Rose du Pin produces both red Bordeaux-style blends and a white Bordeaux / Entre-Deux-Mers expression depending on vintage and vine allocation. Ducourt.com+1
For the red (Bordeaux) version (e.g. 2019 vintage):
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Composition: blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Fine Wine Cellars+1
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Style: approachable Bordeaux red — medium-bodied with fruity character, some earth, and light oak influence Fine Wine Cellars+2Ducourt.com+2
For the white / Entre-Deux-Mers version (when produced):
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Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon Ducourt.com+1
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Style: crisp, fresh white with citrus, orchard fruit, and floral notes; pale with green tints Site Officiel Bordeaux.com+1
🧪 Tasting Notes
Red Bordeaux Style (e.g. 2019):
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Color: Deep ruby, moderate saturation Fine Wine Cellars+1
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Nose: Black-currant, red fruit, subtle earth, dusty tannin touch Wine Enthusiast+1
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Palate: Juicy fruit expression (red berries, currant), light oak/earth in background, soft tannins, balanced acidity Fine Wine Cellars+2Ducourt.com+2
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Finish: Moderate, with persistent fruit and gentle structure Wine Enthusiast+1
White / Entre‑Deux‑Mers Expression:
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Color: Pale yellow with green tints Ducourt.com+1
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Nose: Lime, white flowers, fresh citrus and subtle herbal notes (boxwood) Ducourt.com
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Palate: Crisp, lively – citrus (lemon, lime), orchard fruit, balanced mid-palate texture Ducourt.com+1
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Finish: Clean, slightly saline or mineral edge Site Officiel Bordeaux.com+1
🍽 Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions
| Style / Format | Pair Well With |
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| Red Bordeaux version | Grilled meats (lamb, beef), roasted pork, charcuterie, aged cheeses, mushroom dishes |
| White / Entre‑Deux‑Mers | Seafood (oysters, shellfish), grilled fish, light salads, goat cheese, citrus or herb-accented dishes |
Serve reds at around 16‑18 °C (60‑64 °F); whites at 7‑10 °C (45‑50 °F).