In the glass
Aroma: toast, vanilla, red berry, black cherry, light oak spice
Palate: juicy, open textured, substance, oak-kissed fruit, tender fused tannins, fresh finish
Bauduc's premium red from a single Bordeaux Superieur block: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in small barrels for added structure. Anne Krebiehl MW describes it as juicy, plush, and beautifully open with oak-kissed fruit.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork loin with apple sauce
Medium body and ripe cherry fruit complement mild pork; the gentle oak spice adds savour. -
Steak frites
Classic Bordeaux-and-steak pairing at an accessible price; Cabernet Sauvignon structure holds up to the beef. -
Duck rillettes with toasted sourdough
Plush Merlot fruit and soft tannins work perfectly with rich duck fat; vanilla oak bridges the toast.
How to serve Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pork loin with apple sauce, Steak frites, Duck rillettes with toasted sourdough. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Trois Hectares Rouge was introduced alongside the white from the same block with the Quinney family's first vintages at Bauduc in 2000. The Bordeaux Superieur classification (higher minimum ageing requirements than basic Bordeaux AOC) reflects the wine's greater ambition and structure. It has become the estate's best-known red.
- 2000 — First vintage of Les Trois Hectares Rouge by the Quinney family
- 2016 — Wine praised by Decanter for smoked and toasted fruit with sinewy balance
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Bauduc
- Grapes
- Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)
- Classification
- Bordeaux Superieur AOC
- Oak
- Aged in small French oak barrels; precise new oak percentage not disclosed
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Scores
- Decanter 89 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge
What does Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge taste like?
On the nose, toast, vanilla, red berry, black cherry, light oak spice. On the palate, juicy, open textured, substance, oak-kissed fruit, tender fused tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Bauduc's premium red from a single Bordeaux Superieur block: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in small barrels for added structure. Anne Krebiehl MW describes it as juicy, plush, and beautifully open with oak-kissed fruit.
When should I drink Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge?
Roast pork loin with apple sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steak frites and Duck rillettes with toasted sourdough. Medium body and ripe cherry fruit complement mild pork; the gentle oak spice adds savour.
What grapes are in Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Rouge?
The blend is Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%). The wine is classified as Bordeaux Superieur AOC.