2009 Château de Chantegrive Blanc Graves Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
3276 Views
|
2009
Bright, zippy and fresh, with a lot of just squeezed grapefruit notes and a hint of vanilla, this drinks well young. 3,276 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2014 |
When to Drink Chateau Chantegrive, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Chantegrive can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Chantegrive is usually better with at least 1-3 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Chantegrive offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-5 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Chantegrive, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Chantegrive is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Chateau Chantegrive is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Chantegrive is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
The white wine of Chateau Chantegrive is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.