Chateau du Bois de Tau Bordeaux

Faure Estate have been producing classy, award winning Bordeaux reds since the 70s….1870s that is! Delphine Faure is the sixth generation of the Faure family who have been running this estate in Cotes de Bourg on Bordeaux’s right bank for 150 years! Chateau du Bois is an estate that Faure Estate has owned since 1979.

This is an absolutely banging Bordeaux red that can brag an incredible EIGHT (yes 8!) Gold medals…and all for under $20?! Sacre bleu!

This is a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend with the silky, soft, juicy Merlot and black fruited Cabernet for a bit of structure and backbone and a touch of spice. It really does slip down very nicely!

For the record, here are the impressive list of gongs…

Gold medal (Gilbert & Gaillard Int’l Wine Challenge 2022)
Gold medal (International Wine & Spirit Awards 2022)
Gold medal (Concours des Grands Vins a Macon 2022)
Gold medal (Challenge International du Vin 2022)
Gold medal (Concours Elle a Table 2022)
Gold medal (Concours Berliner 2022)
Gold medal (Frankfurt International Trophy 2022)
Gold medal (70 Million de Degustateurs 2022)

And to top it off the Chateau du Bois de Tau vineyard has the highest level of sustainability, called HVE Level 3 Certficiation (Haute Valuer Environnementale).

If Bordeaux lingo sends you in a spin, here’s a quick 101 run down on the bits you might like to know…

* Bordeaux is wine from Bordeaux in France (duh)
* Most (around 90%) Bordeaux wine is a blend made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (other varieties include Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec).
* Sub regions are split into Left Bank (Médoc and Grave) and Right Bank (Libournais)
* Left bank is typically more Cabernet Sauvignon, Right bank typically more Merlot dominant
* Cotes de Bourg is a sub region on the right bank

Now here’s a little French left bank and right bank wine and food tip:
If it’s left bank, it’s going to be Cabernet dominant so bust it out with heavy, fattier, saltier and spicier steaks & lamb.
If it’s right bank it’s going to be Merlot dominant, so these are just the ticket with leaner or more savory meats like pork or duck.