In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit, plum, soft spice, light vanilla, dark cherry

Palate: medium to full body, soft, juicy, fruit-forward, easy tannins, clean finish

Bauduc's entry-level claret; a straightforward Merlot-Cabernet blend offering reliable, juicy red-fruit character and soft tannins at an accessible price. Drink now or hold for up to seven years. The wine is consistently good for its level.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with gravy
    Soft tannins and ripe red fruit are a weeknight-friendly match for simple roast poultry.
  • Beef burger with mature Cheddar
    Juicy, fruit-forward style holds up to burger intensity; soft tannins do not clash with the cheese.
  • Pasta Bolognese
    Classic Italian-French hybrid pairing; the wine's plum and soft tannins complement the tomato-meat ragu.

History

The estate red of Chateau Bauduc has been produced since the Quinney family's first vintage in 2000. It is bottled under the Bordeaux Superieur AOC, giving it slightly more structure than basic Bordeaux. It is the most widely available Bauduc wine and functions as the estate's introduction wine for new customers.

  1. 2000 — First Bordeaux Superieur red produced by the Quinney family at Bauduc

Facts

Producer
Chateau Bauduc
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Bordeaux Superieur AOC
Oak
Aged in tank and barrel; accessible, fruit-forward style
ABV
13.0%
Price
€10-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2000

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