FR Château Grand Soussans Margaux AOC

From the village of Soussans in the northern part of the Margaux appellation, and the same family ownership as Château Tayac, this wine is elegant and wood aged, with fine tannins and a great mix of black-currant and spice flavors.

Appellation Margaux Contrôlée

Grand Vin

VINTAGE 2020

ALCOHOL 13.5%

VARIETALS: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

APPEARANCE: Deep ruby color

NOSE: Earthy, black plum, black cherry.

PALATE Supple, full bodied, high tannin but very soft and silky.

PAIRING Good with stews, game dishes with spicy notes, grilled and roast ribs with creamy sauce and cooked vegetables. Simply delicious with duck or cassoulet.

AGEING 12 months in French oak barrels.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Ready to be drunk now but with the potential to age over the next decade.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS

VIVINO 4.0 

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