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Chateau Le Boscq
AOC Saint-Estèphe
Château Le Boscq is a fine wine from Saint-Estèphe, ideally situated next to the Gironde estuary, Le Boscq elegantly combines the power of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, with the delicacy of Merlot. The wines are charming, velvet-textured and spicy, enhanced by lovely rich tannins, and well-balanced and refined on the finish.
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep color with purple hints. Rich and intense, the nose presents complex notes of black fruits, spices, licorice, and precious wood. Ample and full-bodied from the attack, the palate is fleshy and juicy, bursting with character. The long, velvety finish reflects the typical character of this beautiful Saint-Estèphe terroir, balancing richness and elegance.
The vintage
Winter is marked by rainfalls well above the thirty-year average and particularly mild temperatures, favoring an early and very even bud burst. The quite cool and rainy Spring slows down the vegetative cycle. Limited due to the cool temperatures, the sanitary pressure remains under control, thanks to the painstainking care of our team.
Rather late, flowering takes place under overall good conditions.
Temperatures finally rise in summer. The thermal amplitude of the second half of August favours the synthesis of aromas and polyphenols. Accelerated by rainfalls at the end of the month, veraison is very even. At the beginning of September, the qualitative potential is already very encouraging. The maturity is homogeneous, the tasting of the berries shows very aromatic grapes, present and elegant tannins and a beautiful balance between sugars and acidity, suggesting a harmonious and fruity vintage.
Blending
- 52% Merlot
- 39% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 7% Petit Verdot
- 2% Cabernet Franc
Food pairing
Ideally matches red meats (eg. bison steak with fig-balsamic sauce, grilled skirt steak, slow grilled rack of lamb with mustard and herbs, roast beef with root vegetable salad, braised lamb with potatoes) and French mature cheese (bethmale, chevrotin, edam, Ossau Iraty, tomme de Savoie, tête de moine...).
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