Château Boyd-CantenacMargaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) of the Château Boyd-Cantenac is in the top 30 of wines of Margaux.
Taste structure of the Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) from the Château Boyd-Cantenac
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) of Château Boyd-Cantenac in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) of Château Boyd-Cantenac in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of iron, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, smoke or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Pairings that work perfectly with Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Original food and wine pairings with Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
The Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) of Château Boyd-Cantenac matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of fast and, oriental lamb skewers or quiche lorraine.
Details and technical informations about Château Boyd-Cantenac's Margaux (Grand Cru Classé).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) from Château Boyd-Cantenac are 2010, 2009, 2000, 1998 and 1982.
Informations about the Château Boyd-Cantenac
The Château Boyd-Cantenac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Margaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Margaux
Most feminine Médoc appellation (Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux): Cabernet Sauvignon signature as the red king — elegant and refined with notes of cassis, blackberry, cedar, violet, graphite and a spicy touch, fine silky signature tannins, dazzling floral bouquet and aristocratic finish. Merlot and Petit Verdot complete the blend. AOC (1954), ~1,413 ha across 5 communes, 21 Crus Classés 1855 including Premier Cru Château Margaux, the stoniest Quaternary gravels in the Médoc.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Tranquil (wine)
Refers to a non-sparkling wine.
