Château Grand Tayac is a small production Margaux run by the hands of ultra-talented winemaker Eric Boissenot, who is the consultant at all the Médoc First Growths and a majority of the other 1855 classified estates.This wine has nothing to envy to the prestigious classified Bordeaux. Pure satisfaction!
Presentation
Presentation
Margaux wines enjoy a worldwide reputation that began in the Gallo-Roman era. This excellence is based on the qualities of the soil, the mild climate, the proximity of the vast Gironde estuary and excellent natural drainage. The authenticity of the terroir, respect for the vines and the complexity of the aromas are beautifully expressed.
Winemaking
Careful sorting on the plot and destemming before vatting. Long vatting with fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Traditional aging in French oak barrels (with 40% new wood) for 12 to 14 months without filtration before bottling
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 70%
Merlot : 27%
Petit verdot : 3%
Merlot : 27%
Petit verdot : 3%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
17°C / 63°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
A tightly wound but classy bouquet, well defined with blackberry, graphite and crushed violet aromas. The palate is mediumbodied with supple tannin, very lithe and harmonious with a detailed, sensual dark plum and boysenberry finish that glides across the mouth. Difficult to resist.
Food pairings
Margaux will go perfectly with game, lamb, beef, veal, truffles. Cheeses: reblochon or goat cheese.