France
Bordeaux
Chateau du Retout Case, 2015
Lot
2570
Grape Variety
Producer
Chateau du Retout AOC Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
An intense spicy and oaky character with pencil lead and menthol dominating the nose. More fruit comes through on the palate. It has a succulent mid palate with ripe fruit and spicy incense flavours. It is concentrated and rich and not yet at its peak. It is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and was matured for a year in oak barrels with one third new.
Chateau du Retout AOC Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Less obvious oak character, the 2016 has floral violet and peony aromas with spicy ginger and some vegetal notes. The palate displays juicy fruits although less opulent than the 2015. It is tight in structure with a firm finish possibly due to a slightly higher proportion of Petit Verdot and will benefit from some more time in bottle. It is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot.
An intense spicy and oaky character with pencil lead and menthol dominating the nose. More fruit comes through on the palate. It has a succulent mid palate with ripe fruit and spicy incense flavours. It is concentrated and rich and not yet at its peak. It is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and was matured for a year in oak barrels with one third new.
Chateau du Retout AOC Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Less obvious oak character, the 2016 has floral violet and peony aromas with spicy ginger and some vegetal notes. The palate displays juicy fruits although less opulent than the 2015. It is tight in structure with a firm finish possibly due to a slightly higher proportion of Petit Verdot and will benefit from some more time in bottle. It is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot.
750ml
6
13.5%
Pencil lead, menthol
Spicy, ripe fruit, cedar
Grilled hanger steak with salsa verde