Château du Taillan, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2018
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Château du Taillan, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2018
Located just north of Bordeaux in the commune of Le Taillan-Médoc, Château du Taillan is a historic Cru Bourgeois estate with roots dating back to the 16th century. Now led by the fifth generation of the Cruse family, the château combines tradition and modernity, producing classically styled Left Bank Bordeaux with aromatic elegance and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Frédéric Bonnaffous
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FARMING: Sustainable (Terra Vitis certified)
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VARIETY: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
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TERROIR: Gravelly soils over limestone in the northern Haut-Médoc, near the Garonne River. The site benefits from maritime influence and excellent drainage, favoring slow ripening and balance.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with pumping over and extended maceration to extract fine tannins and color.
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AGING: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new), then bottled at the château.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and violets lead to a structured palate with fine-grained tannins, dark berry fruit, and subtle oak spice. Silky texture with a persistent, mineral-driven finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, or aged Comté
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SCORES:
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90 – Wine Enthusiast
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90 – James Suckling
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Château du Taillan, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2018
Located just north of Bordeaux in the commune of Le Taillan-Médoc, Château du Taillan is a historic Cru Bourgeois estate with roots dating back to the 16th century. Now led by the fifth generation of the Cruse family, the château combines tradition and modernity, producing classically styled Left Bank Bordeaux with aromatic elegance and aging potential.
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WINEMAKER: Frédéric Bonnaffous
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FARMING: Sustainable (Terra Vitis certified)
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VARIETY: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
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TERROIR: Gravelly soils over limestone in the northern Haut-Médoc, near the Garonne River. The site benefits from maritime influence and excellent drainage, favoring slow ripening and balance.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with pumping over and extended maceration to extract fine tannins and color.
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AGING: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new), then bottled at the château.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and violets lead to a structured palate with fine-grained tannins, dark berry fruit, and subtle oak spice. Silky texture with a persistent, mineral-driven finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, or aged Comté
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SCORES:
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90 – Wine Enthusiast
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90 – James Suckling
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