Château Le Rey 'Les Argileuses' offers a refined expression of the Bordeaux terroir with a unique twist. This wine brings together notes of currant, blackberry, and black tea, complemented by undertones of crushed stones. The use of amphora in its production accentuates its purity and intensity, providing a delightful tasting experience.

Composition: A blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varietals. Vine age and soil type contribute to its complex character.
Winemaking: Crafted using partial amphora fermentation to enhance the wine's authentic flavors.
Aging: Aged in one-year-old barrels to ensure a balanced and nuanced palate.

Wine Critic Reviews

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch (92): Reductive, mineral, forest fruits, truffle, cream; taut palate with marked tannins, powerful yet elegant, saline finish. (Drink from 2028 to 2045)

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (92): Lush, round, polished dark red fruits with loads of chalk deliver length and complexity. It is hard to find a better value from the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2035.

Wine Maniacs (91): Highly vibrant, dynamic, a bit floral and a bit fruity, with certain spiciness, lively mid-palate finishing with fresh tannins. Well suited as a wine by the glass in bistronomic scene.

VertdeVin (90): The nose is fresh, aromatic and offers power as well as a certain spiciness. There are notes of fresh violet, iris and more slightly fresh blackcurrant associated with a hint of fresh small red berries as well as hints of pepper. The mouth is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, minerality, juiciness, a lovely tension as well as a fresh frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, violet and more slightly juicy/pulpy small blue fruits associated with touches of juicy/fresh small red berries as well as a hint of lilac, fine hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of clove. The tannins are supple and precise.

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux (93): Tune in! The new Jane Anson Wine Podcast is live. Check out episode 13: Freedom, Family & Mountain Wines: Redefining Argentina. Drink from 2026 to 2036.

Decanter World Wine Awards (92): No specific tasting notes provided.