2020 Chateau Sicot Bordeaux Superieur

You’ll find aromas of black cherry, plum, and red currant, accompanied by subtle notes of dried herbs and light cedar. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and balanced, with ripe fruit supported by moderate acidity and gently structured tannins. Merlot adds softness to the blend, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, and Cabernet Franc adds freshness and subtle herbal notes.

A humble, everyday Bordeaux rouge from a tiny, ten-person team winery with a 50-year history. The head of their family business, Philippe Carretero, engineer—oenologist, has led this team for about 30 of the 50 years Chateau Sicot has existed. Compared to many of the wineries around the world and even in Bordeaux, this Chateau is small. It may be because of their size that they’ve managed to successfully (& quickly) commit and convert their vineyards over to organic farming, achieving ECOCERT certification in 2009. The process of achieving an organic certification is time-consuming and expensive, but the benefits far outweigh the costs. They’ve seen the life of their soils strengthen, preventing erosion & the deterioration of microorganisms vital to keeping the ground healthy. Their vines have become healthier and more resistant to disease as well, all resulting in better fruit, which yields better wine!