The 2022 Château Tayac Margaux is a stylish, modern Bordeaux blend (typically 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot). It offers an opulent, fruit-forward profile, balancing dark boysenberry and cassis flavors with sweet tobacco, well-integrated oak, and an elegant, velvety finish.
Key Tasting Notes
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Aromas: Intense perfume of dark red berries, blackcurrant, violets, and sweet tobacco.
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Palate: Medium to full-bodied, rich, and juicy. Features concentrated blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry flavors complemented by subtle hints of mocha and menthol.
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Finish: A structured, tight-grained finish with refined tannins and a lingering touch of spice.
Technical & Serving Details
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Alcohol: 13% - 14% ABV
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Drinking Window: Drinking well now with proper decanting, but will continue to age and evolve beautifully through 2037–2040.
- Serving Suggestion: Decant for 1–2 hours and serve at roughly 17–18 °C. Pair it with roasted lamb, rare sirloin steak, or duck breast.
