Under the same ownership as Château Cissac, this ancient estate, dating to the 6th century, is producing some fine wines. This rich vintage is well structured, dense and with classic black-currant Cabernet Sauvignon flavors. Ripe Merlot adds its rich jamminess to a wine that is still young.
VARIETY: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
APPELLATION: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
WINERY: Château du Breuil
ALCOHOL: 13%
The nose reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and slight notes of wild berry combined with discreet hints of spices and as well as a subtle hint of cassis bud and sweet spices (liquorice, cardamom …). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice juicy frame, a slight acidity, a slight gourmandise and a slight suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, crushed red cherry and jammy redcurrant combined with slight touches of liquorice, flowers and a discreet hint of cassis bud as well as a subtle hint of sweet spices (tea, cardamom …). Good length.