2012 Château de Sales Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Light, bright, crisp red berries with a spicy, earthy accent. This will be best tasted on the young side. 3,193 Views Tasted May 4, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau de Sales, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau de Sales 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, Chateau de Sales will best between 4 to 12 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau de Sales with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau de Sales is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau de Sales is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau de Sales is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Chateau de Sales is not my favorite style of Pomerol wine. The wines are light, dominated by red fruits and on the rustic side of the style range for Pomerol.