Chateau Desmirail - Margaux Red 2015

Wine Region:Bordeaux - France

Grape:60% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 40% Merlot.

Tasting notes:after a so-so 2014, the excellent 2015 château desmirail makes amends. it comes with a very comely, feminine and perfumed nose brandishing a whole bunch of rose petals in the glass. the palate is very well balanced, fleshy but still structured with fine grain tannin. it feels a little oaky towards the finish, but that should be subsumed with 4-5 years in bottle. one to check out after 3-4 years when it has found its groove.

Expert Rating:

Decanter, 91/100.
Wine Spectator, 91/100.

About the winery:“Desmirail was classified a 3rd Grand Cru Classé as part of the 1855 classification. The wine is the result of a parcel of exceptional terroir within the Margaux appellation, which it represents perfectly with its delicate balance. Vinification is carried out using modern techniques and equipment, but with an overarching respect for tradition. This results in a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, but which also has a tremendous capacity to improve with age. Strict grape selection and carefully adapted maturation methods are both key to making Château Desmirail into the Grand Vin it is.”Château Desmirail

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