Happy Cellar Saturday! It's the magical first Saturday of a new month, the time where I raid the cellar for something at least a decade in the making to share. Tonight, I've waited so long for a nice Margaux to get to 10 years, so I've opened a bottle of 2015 Chateau Grand Tayac Margaux. This wine hasn't been in the cellar for a full decade, but it's pretty close, as I know I bought it at least 6 years ago.. In any case, this is a classic Bordeaux composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (27%) and as my high school French guided me, "le reste en Petit Verdot" (3%). I have reviewed other vintages of Margaux from this Chateau, including the 2009 Vintage and the 2011 vintage, so, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The nose presents a classic French Bordeaux profile, leather, earthy peat, lilacs and roasted game. Take a sip and and your palate is awash in black cherry, mulberry and blackberry, before transitioning to some dusty limestone and vanilla bean midpalate. The tannins still stand at attention a decade in, a testament to the classic Bordeaux structure, providing for a bone dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a classic example of a true Bordeaux that takes you back to a sidewalk café in Paris. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from a classic onion soup, to braised lamb shank, to classic steaks and chops. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a pan seared New York strip over some sautéed onions and mushrooms, mashed potatoes and gravy, and oven roasted broccoli rabe. Cheers!
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