Château de Pitray Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020

	Created by Nina Mitjavile
	Ripe dark fruit, polished tannins and beautiful oak
	Embarrasses many Saint-Émilion

Description
Wine has been produced at the magnificent Château de Pitray for over six hundred years, but it's anything but dormant. Jean de Boigne took over the family estate from his parents in 2020 and is working tirelessly to elevate his wines to the top of the appellation.

He does this together with Nina Mitjavile, whom he appointed as an advisor. Raised in Saint-Émilion as the daughter of the remarkable wine personality François Mitjavile, she possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. Together, Nina and Jean implemented the necessary changes in the vineyards and cellar, significantly improving the quality.

Tasting this Pitray reveals that both have achieved this. The Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc grapes (10%) were harvested at peak ripeness from vines around thirty years old. Once harvested, the grapes were thoroughly sorted twice more. After fermentation, the wine was aged in partially new oak barrels, partially used, and partially stainless steel tanks for a balanced freshness.

The result is a truly beautiful, impressive red wine. With its ripe, dark fruit, power and finesse, polished tannins, and seductive barrel aging, the Pitray has everything you could want from a fine Right Bank Bordeaux. Highly recommended!

Drinking at
An impressive, oak-aged red Bordeaux to enjoy with a refined meal. Perfect with Beef Wellington, lamb chops with green asparagus and baby potatoes, or mature Gouda cheeses.

Tasting note
A deep ruby-red wine with layered aromas of red cherry, plum, blueberry, licorice, and beautiful oak. Powerful and intensely juicy with beautifully ripe dark fruit, balanced freshness, and polished tannins. The finish is long with nuances of cocoa and coffee.

Shelf life
Drink from 3 years old; keeps easily for up to 10 years after harvest.