Bordeaux Supérieur AOC La Réserve de Sergolle 2021 Baron de Sergolle

What type of wine it is

La Réserve de Sergolle by Baron de Sergolle is a red wine made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Gironde. This Bordeaux Supérieur displays a structured and complex profile, the result of a selection of low-yield grapes. Vinification takes place in stainless steel and concrete vats, with aging for at least ten months. The result is an elegant blend, with good intensity and potential for development in the bottle.

Where it comes from

Produced in the Gironde, in the heart of Bordeaux, the wine benefits from a maritime climate with moderate temperature swings and regular rainfall. Gravelly and clay soils favor drainage and balanced water supply. The low altitude and oceanic breeze promote uniform ripening, while the area preserves classic practices of the Bordeaux tradition.

How it is produced

The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are hand-harvested at full phenolic maturity. After destemming, fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete with temperature control. Extended maceration extracts color, tannins, and aromas. After natural malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in concrete vats for at least ten months, in line with Bordeaux tradition.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it appears a deep ruby red with garnet highlights. On the nose, ripe plum and cherry emerge, with herbal notes of nettle and wild herbs. Hints of rhubarb, graphite, and pepper expand the profile. On the palate, it shows density and harmony, with gentle tannins and a lively acidity that supports the fruit and provides a lasting finish.

Food pairings

La Réserve de Sergolle pairs well with game dishes such as duck breast and braised venison, as well as grilled red meats. It is also excellent with savory first courses, such as traditional ragù pasta. A recommended regional pairing is the duck confit from Bordeaux cuisine, which brings out the spices and the wine’s tannic structure.

When to serve it

Thanks to its structure and the balance between tannins and acidity, this Bordeaux Supérieur has strong ageing potential. It can be enjoyed young but benefits from a short bottle ageing of a few years. The ideal drinking window is from the third to the seventh year, when it expresses its full aromatic complexity and structural balance.