2010 Château Lespault Martillac Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Easy to like, medium bodied, soft, elegantly styled wine with dark cherries, licorice, smoke and a hint of oak. This will probably be best in its first 10-12 years of life.

Easy to like, medium bodied, soft, elegantly styled wine with dark cherries, licorice, smoke and a hint of oak. This will probably be best in its first 10-12 years of life.

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When to Drink Chateau Lespault-Martillac, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Lespault-Martillac can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour, 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 Lespault-Martillac is usually better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Lespault-Martillac offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-16 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Lespault Martillac, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Lespault Martillac 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 Lespault Martillac is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Lespault Martillac is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese. The white wine of Chateau Lespault Martillac is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.

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