🍷 Château Haut Nivelle – Tradition

Two Bordeaux grape varieties come together in a generous and accessible red wine

Château Haut Nivelle Tradition showcases two great Bordeaux grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, blended in equal parts. This complementary combination creates a red wine that pairs the roundness of Merlot with the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Produced on slopes east of the Gironde, near Lussac-Saint-Émilion, this Bordeaux Supérieur offers a direct expression of fruit. Its round palate, aromas of black fruit, and smooth tannins make it a natural companion for meals featuring red meat or aged cheese.

🔍 Key characteristics:

• Producer: Vignobles Le Pottier – SCEA Les Ducs d'Aquitaine

• Cuvee: Château Haut Nivelle Tradition

• Appellation: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur

• Vintage: 2022

• Wine region: Bordeaux – Gironde

• Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Color: Red

• Volume: 75 cl

• Environmental certification: High Environmental Value (HVE), Level 3

👁️ Wine characteristics:

Appearance: A deep, rich garnet color.

Nose: A bouquet dominated by black fruit, notably blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by spicy notes.

Palate: The attack is round and pleasant. The aromas of black fruit continue through a balanced texture, supported by ripe, smooth tannins.

Finish: Harmonious, retaining a fruity and spicy expression without harsh tannins.

🍽️ Food and wine pairings:

The supple structure of this Bordeaux Supérieur makes it an excellent accompaniment to traditional, generous cuisine.

• 🥩 Red meats: grilled ribeye, shallot-flavored flank steak, and roast beef.

• 🍖 Slow-cooked meats: braised beef cheeks and beef with carrots.

• 🍗 Poultry: roast chicken and guinea fowl with mushrooms.

• 🍄 Mushroom dishes: forest mushroom sauté and stuffed mushrooms.

• 🧀 Cheeses: aged tomme, Saint-Nectaire, and pressed-curd cheeses.

Our suggestion: shallot-flavored flank steak with roasted potatoes. The fruit of the Merlot and the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon naturally complement the flavor of the meat.

🕰️ Tasting and storage tips:

Serving temperature: around 16 to 17°C.

Preparation: open the bottle about twenty minutes before the meal. Moderate aeration is enough to appreciate its aromatic expression.

Aging potential: drink now or store for more than five years under proper conditions. 

Storage: store the bottle on its side in a cool place, away from light and temperature fluctuations.

🌿 Terroir and expertise:

On the slopes east of the Gironde, at the gateway to Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Château Haut Nivelle benefits from clay-siliceous and loamy soils that shape the identity of its wines.

The Tradition cuvee combines Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in equal parts. This marriage produces a generous Bordeaux Supérieur, where black fruit meets ripe, smooth tannins. The HVE 3 certification reflects the estate's commitment to the environment.

An authentic and balanced red wine that emphasizes the lusciousness of the fruit and a supple palate.