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Château du Taillan Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2019 750ml
🇫🇷 Richly textured with dense black fruits, elegant tannins.
A 93-Point Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel from One of Bordeaux's Most Historic Estates
Château du Taillan is a classified French historical monument owned by the Cruse family, one of Bordeaux's most storied dynasties. Their 2019 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel is a textbook expression of what makes the 2019 vintage so exceptional — richly textured...Show More >
A 93-Point Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel from One of Bordeaux's Most Historic Estates
Château du Taillan is a classified French historical monument owned by the Cruse family, one of Bordeaux's most storied dynasties. Their 2019 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel is a textbook expression of what makes the 2019 vintage so exceptional — richly textured, concentrated, and built for the cellar. A Merlot-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this is classic Bordeaux at outstanding value.
Expert Review - Vintage 2019
Wine Enthusiast — 93 Points (Roger Voss): “Richly textured with dense black fruits and considerable potential. Power and concentration will allow it to age well. Drink from 2026.”
Tasting Notes
A classic Haut-Médoc with dense black fruit character, robust structure, and elegant tannins. Rich and concentrated on the palate with excellent aging potential — a benchmark Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel from a superb Bordeaux vintage.
Pairings: Grilled steak, roast beef, lamb, duck confit, roasted game birds, and aged French cheeses.
Product Details
- Vintage: 2019
- Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
- Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
- Region: Bordeaux, France
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Producer: Château du Taillan (Cruse Family)
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Wine Information:
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Haut-Medoc
Variety: Merlot
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | A high proportion of Merlot in this blend gives richness and fruity intensity. The wine is juicy, succulent with black-plum flavors that are full and fleshy in the mouth. Its structure promises plenty of aging, so wait to drink the wine until 2024. (Vintage 2018)