Château Charmail 2010 - Cru Bourgeois

Name: Château Charmail 2010 - Cru Bourgeois
Brand: Château Charmail
Rating: 3.8 (17 reviews)

Haut-Médoc|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink or Keep

3.8/5 (17 customers)

16/20

Decanter

17/20

Jancis Robinson

90/100

Robert Parker

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

Gault & Millau

1*Étoile

Hachette

"A superb wine from an estate that has been producing consistently for almost two decades. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc with a touch of Petit Verdot, this is a great, rich wine, a true revelation of the vintage, with abundant notes of blackberry, blueberry and infused flowers. This 2010 is medium to full-bodied, pure, very perfumed and capable of lasting at least a decade." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.

Features

Estate

Château Charmail

Cuvée

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2010

Designation

Haut-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

48% Merlot, 30% Cabarnet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

gravel, clay

Viticulture

reasoned cultivation

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

traditional and meticulous

Breeding

12 months in barrels, with a third of the barrels renewed each year

Alcohol content

14 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful ruby red colour

Nose

with notes of blackberry, blueberry and spicy nuances

Mouth

round, racy tannins, very fragrant, very pure, lovely long finish

Serve

at 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with lamb, prime rib, duck breast, game, mature cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Fruity, supple, suave, elegant palate. The tannic finish is rather imposing, so you'll need to wait a little to fully enjoy it.

Decanter

Wine rated (guide 2014) 16/ 20

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2014 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

Charmail (acquired in 2008 by Bernard d'Halluin) has always been very consistent in terms of quality, producing a wine in line with previous vintages, with an almost black color and a fresh, fruity bouquet. Powerful, rich and full-bodied, supported by fine, tight tannins and a seductive oakiness, this Haut-Médoc of character - "with body and spirit", as one taster summed it up - deserves a three- or four-year dormant period.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2013 guide) 15/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

Charmail 2010 is certainly a fine bottle. With no dominant woodiness, the fruit expresses itself with finesse through fine acidity and a velvety texture. Crushed blackcurrant, incense and touches of fine vegetal set the aromatic tone. Wait three years and you'll be rewarded. Good value for money.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2013 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A superb wine from an estate that has been producing consistently for almost two decades. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Petit Verdot, this is a great, rich wine, a true revelation of the vintage, with abundant notes of blackberry, blueberry and infused flowers. This 2010 is medium to full-bodied, pure, very fragrant and capable of lasting at least a decade.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (guide 2015) 17/ 20

James Suckling

Domain Rated Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

on 17 reviews