The perfect Médoc, friendly, round and silky... A sure bet!
Selected in the 100 Best Bordeaux at less than €15 by Markus Del MonegoThis old family estate dating from 1840, which almost disappeared after the First World War, is today run by Philippe Berard. A dynamic and passionate winegrower, he has raised the quality of the cru, vintage after vintage, making it a sure bet in the appellation. Médoc. Discover all his talent, in this 2005, with its "top-of-the-range" character, made from old vines and carefully aged. A wine unquestionably recognized for its quality and excellent price/pleasure ratio.
Features
Estate
Château des Cabans
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2005
Designation
Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet-Franc, 2% Petit-Verdot
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels (25% new oak)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby, limpid and brilliant with slightly purplish highlights
Nose
of ripe fruit with soft woody aromas and a hint of vanilla
Mouth
fresh attack, full and balanced palate, ripe fruit, well-integrated tannins and long-lasting aromas on the finish.
Serve
decant at 17° C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2008
Apogée
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
une bécasse à la ficelle, une entrecôte aux sarments, une côte d'agneau rôtie, des lamproies à la bordelaise <br/>
Château des Cabans
Médoc
Customer reviews
Customer rating
1/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. OLIVIER J. Published on 16/10/2013
a "small" bordeaux with no gustatory interest. flat and without relief.
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