Chateau Tour Haut Caussan Medoc Bordeaux, Complete Guide

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Chateau Tour Haut Caussan History, Overview

Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is as well known for its windmill as they are for their wine. In fact, their windmill is not only the focal point of their property, but it is also the main part of the logo on their wine label.

Located in the far north areas of the Medoc, the estate has been in the hands of the same family, the Courrian family, since 1877. However, the Courrian family has much deeper roots in the Bordeaux region as they can trace their heritage in Bordeaux all the way back to 1634.

Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is owned by Philippe Courrian, a direct descendant of his great, great grandfather who purchased the estate in the late 1800s. His son and daughter, Fabien Courrian, and Veronique Courrian currently manage the estate today.

The 18 hectare Left Bank vineyard of Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The vines are old with an average age of 50 years.

The terroir is clay, limestone and gravel soils. You can divide the vineyard into 2 large blocks, with the better part of the vineyard being situated not that far from Chateau Potensac. At its peak, the vineyard reaches an elevation of 30 meters.

To produce the wine of Chateau Tour Haut Caussan, vinification takes place in 11, large cement tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. The wine is aged in an average of 30% new, French oak barrels for 15 months before bottling.

There is a second wine, La Landotte. On average, the estate produces close to 10,000 cases of Chateau Tour Haut Caussan each year. The Courrian family also produces the following wines from vines they own in the Corbieres appellation; Chateau Cascadias, La Roque Dansante, Le Chant de la Cascade, and Le Tannat de Philippe Courrian.

The best vintages of Chateau Tour Haut Caussan are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009 and 2005.

Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is a solid example of a Bordeaux value wine from the Medoc that delivers character for a fair price.

When to Drink Chateau Tour Haut Caussan, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Tour Haut Caussan in its youth can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is usually better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age.

Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Tour Haut Caussan offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-12 years of age after the vintage.

Serving and Decanting Chateau Tour Haut Caussan with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Tour Haut Caussan is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Haut Tour Caussan is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

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Château Tour Haut-Caussan Wine Tasting Notes

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2020 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 89 Earthy and round, this currant-filled charmer is medium-bodied, forward and fruity, with a soft, fresh, spiced berry and savory, crisp finish. 88-90 Pts Earthy and round, this currant-filled charmer is medium-bodied, forward and fruity, with a soft, fresh, spiced berry and savory, crisp finish. 88-90 Pts 2,230 Views   Tasted May 20, 2021  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2019 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 89 Medium-bodied, soft, open, classically styled charmer with a fruity, forward, sweet red berry character on the nose and palate. You can enjoy this delicious wine on release. 88-90 Pts Medium-bodied, soft, open, classically styled charmer with a fruity, forward, sweet red berry character on the nose and palate. You can enjoy this delicious wine on release. 88-90 Pts 2,615 Views   Tasted Jun 17, 2020  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2018 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 89 Medium-bodied, forward and fruity, with accents of tobacco leaf and bright, soft, polished, red fruits. This is a nice Bordeaux value wine from the Left Bank that savvy consumers on a budget should look out for. 88-90 Pts Medium-bodied, forward and fruity, with accents of tobacco leaf and bright, soft, polished, red fruits. This is a nice Bordeaux value wine from the Left Bank that savvy consumers on a budget should look out for. 88-90 Pts 1,844 Views   Tasted Apr 19, 2019  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2017 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 87 Medium-bodied, bright, crisp, crunchy red fruited wine in character with notes of cedar, tobacco, mint, and herbs to add to its forward personality. Drink from 2023-2029. Medium-bodied, bright, crisp, crunchy red fruited wine in character with notes of cedar, tobacco, mint, and herbs to add to its forward personality. Drink from 2023-2029. 1,380 Views   Tasted Nov 16, 2023  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2016 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 88 Medium-bodied with a fresh, red and black cherry, tobacco and earth profile, this wine will be open and young yet should get better with some aging too. Medium-bodied with a fresh, red and black cherry, tobacco and earth profile, this wine will be open and young yet should get better with some aging too. 1,783 Views   Tasted Apr 29, 2017  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2015 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 86 Medium bodied, with dried red pit fruits and soft tannins, this will be best over the next few years. Medium bodied, with dried red pit fruits and soft tannins, this will be best over the next few years. 2,977 Views   Tasted May 21, 2018  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Medium bodied, with a cherry, leaf, thyme and spicy character that was vinified for early drinking. 86 - 88 Pts Medium bodied, with a cherry, leaf, thyme and spicy character that was vinified for early drinking. 86 - 88 Pts 2,537 Views   Tasted Apr 26, 2016

2014 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 87 Round, juicy, fresh and fruity, with a kick of espresso and black plums in the medium-bodied finish. Round, juicy, fresh and fruity, with a kick of espresso and black plums in the medium-bodied finish. 1,401 Views   Tasted Feb 9, 2019  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2012 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 87 This 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend created a forward, easy to like wine with soft textures and a sweet, dark cherry, earthy core of fruit that will be best tasted on the young side. This 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend created a forward, easy to like wine with soft textures and a sweet, dark cherry, earthy core of fruit that will be best tasted on the young side. 2,184 Views   Tasted May 8, 2016  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2011 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 84 Forward, earthy, crisp wine, with a strong, tobacco, leaf and herbal leaning is on the bright, fresh, crunchy, red berry side of the style range. I'd opt for drinking this in its youth. Forward, earthy, crisp wine, with a strong, tobacco, leaf and herbal leaning is on the bright, fresh, crunchy, red berry side of the style range. I'd opt for drinking this in its youth. 2,379 Views   Tasted Oct 15, 2017  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2010 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 89 Medium bodied, with a fresh, black cherry, earth, tobacco leaf and spice driven profile, this can be enjoyed young, or give it another few years for more development. It's not going to make old bones, but for this price, it's a true Bordeaux value wine. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium bodied, with a fresh, black cherry, earth, tobacco leaf and spice driven profile, this can be enjoyed young, or give it another few years for more development. It's not going to make old bones, but for this price, it's a true Bordeaux value wine. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. 4,069 Views   Tasted Sep 16, 2015  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to

2009 Château Tour Haut-Caussan  (Médoc) 87 From a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, this forward styled, medium bodied, slightly earthy, cassis and cranberry dominated wine will be best if tasted on the young side. From a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, this forward styled, medium bodied, slightly earthy, cassis and cranberry dominated wine will be best if tasted on the young side. 3,818 Views   Tasted Nov 24, 2015  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to