2015 Clos La Madeleine St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Clos La Madeleine (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Mineral-driven with soft, sweet, ripe fruits and polished, silky tannins, this medium-bodied, fresh, evocative wine offers ripe, lush, stony fruits from start to finish. 2,168 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2016 |
When to Drink Clos La Madeleine, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos La Madeleine 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.
Clos La Madeleine is usually better with at least 4-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Clos La Madeleine offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 5-17 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Clos La Madeleine with Wine and Food Pairings
Clos La Madeleine is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos La Madeleine is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos La Madeleine is also good when matched with Asian dishes, and rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.