Château Gressina Cuvée Pierre Blanche AOC Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, 2017

The Côtes de Blaye wine region lies on the right bank of the Gironde estuary, facing across the water to Margaux and Pauillac. It has a long history of viticulture extending back 2000 years to the Ancient Romans. Château Gressina vines are planted not far from the Gironde estuary at Saint-Seurin-de-Cursac and Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, with 13 hectares planted on clay limestone soils. The 2017 has mellow dark fruits and black cherry compote aromas. Produced from 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it has good mid palate weight with a firm structure and a mineral finish.