2009 Château Tour Haut-Caussan Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Tour Haut-Caussan (Médoc)
From a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, this forward styled, medium bodied, slightly earthy, cassis and cranberry dominated wine will be best if tasted on the young side. 3,818 Views Tasted Nov 24, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau Tour Haut Caussan, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Tour Haut Caussan in its youth 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 Tour Haut Caussan is usually better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age.
Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Tour Haut Caussan offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-12 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Tour Haut Caussan with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Tour Haut Caussan 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 Tour Haut Caussan is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Haut Tour Caussan is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.