The polished finish makes this accessible now
this is a wine with a complex character
the high-pressure weather system and its associated heat that began at the beginning of September fundamentally altered the charactersitics and expression of what had been a very classic
It was tasted with winemaker Sandrine Garbay in London
Bobal or Mencia
Château Charmail Haut-Médoc 2016 (750ml) California Mendocino Zinfandel The polished finish makes thisJEB DUNNUCK (JD) JD91 I always enjoy the wines from this chteau, and their 2020 Chateau Charmail is up front and forward, with beautiful red and black fruits as well as some spicy, dried tobacco, and subtle oak aromas and flavors. Based on 40% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, raised in one third new barrels, one third used oak, and one third concrete eggs, this medium to full bodied, balanced, rock solid