2010 Château Bellevue de Tayac Margaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Bellevue de Tayac (Margaux)
Bellevue de Tayac Located in the commune of Soussan in Margaux, Jean Luc Thunevin has been in charge of this estate since 2004. A nose of truffle, tobacco and cassis leads into a medium bodied wine filled with jam, soft tannins, chocolate and cassis that should drink well early. 88-90 5,703 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2011 |
When to Drink Chateau Bellevue de Tayac, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Bellevue de Tayac can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Bellevue de Tayac is usually better with at least 5-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Pibran offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Bellevue de Tayac, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Bellevue de Tayac 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 Bellevue de Tayac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Bellevue de Tayac is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.