2012 Château Taillefer Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Bright, sweet and tart red fruits with a strong olive and herb component, this will be best tasted in its youth for its fresh, bright, red berry character.

Bright, sweet and tart red fruits with a strong olive and herb component, this will be best tasted in its youth for its fresh, bright, red berry character.

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When to Drink Chateau Taillefer, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Taillefer can be enjoyed on the young side with an hour of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. However, I find the wine is usually better with 3-6 years of bottle age.

Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best years, the wine will best between 4 to 12 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Taillefer with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Taillefer is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Taillefer is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Taillefer is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta and cheese.