Château Charmail 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Bordeaux
Red
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92/100
James Suckling
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16/20
Jancis Robinson
"Aromas of bitter berries, dark spices, pine, charred bark and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with creamy, well-integrated tannins. Concentrated and fragrant. Drink from 2022. (James Suckling 2021). A spicy red that goes perfectly with game... Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Château Charmail
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Vintage
2018
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
39% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Gravel and clay soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
15 days of pre-fermentation maceration at 5°C using dry ice, 7 days of fermentation, approximately 10 days of post-fermentation maceration, alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks at 28-30°C.
Breeding
12 months in barrels (renewed by a third each year), 17 hL cement eggs and 500 L barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful ruby-purple colour
Nose
Notes of blackberry, blueberry, stewed plum, blackcurrant, with spicy nuances (tobacco, new leather, sautéed herbs).
Mouth
Round, racy tannins, very fragrant, very pure, with a lovely long finish.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with lamb, prime rib, duck breast, game, mature cheeses...
Château Charmail
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/ 20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of bitter berries, dark spices, pine, charred bark and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with creamy, well-integrated tannins. Concentrated and fragrant. Drink from 2022.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 03/03/2024
A seductive vintage, distinguished by its dazzling aromatic dimension, supported by an energetic structure and grainy tannins that unfold a tender, unctuous juice with sweet, concentrated black fruit flavors, complemented by spicy, toasty aromas. The sapid, fresh finish is slightly virile. One of the Médoc's finest RQPs. At its peak, it was appreciated with Limousin rib steaks braised Bordeaux-style, accompanied by porcini mushrooms. Score = 3.9.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 15/02/2022
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