2009 Château Paloumey Haut-Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Paloumey (Haut-Médoc)
Medium bodied, forward and focused on the red fruit side of the style range, soft easy drinking with an earthy, fresh herb an tobacco leaf component to spice things up. 3,357 Views Tasted Nov 24, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau Paloumey, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Paloumey can be decanted for an average of 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.
Chateau Paloumey is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Paloumey offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-12 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Paloumey with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Paloumey is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Paloumey is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Paloumey is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.