2009 Château Le Boscq St. Estèphe St. Estèphe Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Le Boscq (St. Estèphe)
One of the better value wines from St. Estephe, from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, the wine is medium bodied with notes of coffee bean, dark cherries, stone and earth. Round in texture, there is a nice black raspberry sensation in the finish. 3,430 Views Tasted Mar 15, 2014 |
When to Drink Chateau Le Boscq, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Le Boscq can be enjoyed early. However, the wine is often better with at least a few years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Le Boscq is usually best enjoyed in the first 8-15 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Le Boscq and wine, food pairing tips
Chateau Le Boscq is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Le Boscq is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, and roast chicken. Depending on the vintage, Le Boscq is at its best with 5 to 8 years of bottle age, but of course, that varies, with the character of the vintage.