2012 Château Puy-Blanquet St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Château Puy-Blanquet (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Hints of fennel and black raspberry with a sweet and tart, red berry finish. More interesting on the nose than the palate. 84-86 Pts 2,281 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
When to Drink Chateau Puy Blanquet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Puy Blanquet is better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Puy Blanquet is best enjoyed in the first 3-12 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 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.
Serving Chateau Puy Blanquet, with Wine and Food Pairings
Chateau Puy Blanquet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Puy Blanquet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Puy Blanquet is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.