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Cru Bourgeois

2004 Margaux Red Blend

Château Haut-Tayac Cru Bourgeois is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Margaux region, renowned for its exceptional terroir and tradition of crafting elegant wines. This vintage, created in 2004, showcases a medium-bodied profile with delightful complexity. The wine's acidity is bright and lively, enhancing its structure and vibrancy while ensuring a refreshing palate experience. The tannins are notable, providing a firm backbone that elegantly supports the wine's lush fruit characteristics. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering a medley of dark berries and subtle hints of spice, all beautifully integrated and harmonized. This delightful wine is dry, making it a versatile companion for various food pairings, from roasted meats to savory cheese selections, allowing for a truly enjoyable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Margaux

Margaux is one of the most important appellations in Bordeaux. It lies in the southern part of the Haut-Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde River. Unlike other prestigious Bordeaux appellations, Margaux's vineyards are not separated by quality. This means that vines belonging to the most celebrated châteaux often sit side-by-side with those of less exclusive wineries. All vineyards here benefit from the same gravel-rich soil and climate. Margaux wines tend to follow the typical Bordeaux blend, boasting a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot. These supple reds tend to have a strong, stable core of blackcurrant underpinned by a touch of cedar from time spent in oak. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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