2020 Château Le Boscq St. Estèphe St. Estèphe Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2020
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Dried flowers, toasty oak, currants, licorice, smoke and cocoa come in strong in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, chewy and vibrant, with nuances of mint and chocolate that come through on the back end. Drink from 2025-2040.

Dried flowers, toasty oak, currants, licorice, smoke and cocoa come in strong in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, chewy and vibrant, with nuances of mint and chocolate that come through on the back end. Drink from 2025-2040.

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With a touch of smoke, herbs, blackberries and spicy cassis on the nose, the wine fresh, sweet and juicy and a crisp, almost crunchy, red berry finish. Give this medium-bodied wine 3-5 years in the cellar before a cork. 90-92 Pts

With a touch of smoke, herbs, blackberries and spicy cassis on the nose, the wine fresh, sweet and juicy and a crisp, almost crunchy, red berry finish. Give this medium-bodied wine 3-5 years in the cellar before a cork. 90-92 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau Le Boscq, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Le Boscq can be enjoyed early. However, the wine is often better with at least a few years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.

Chateau Le Boscq is usually best enjoyed in the first 8-15 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for 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.

Serving Chateau Le Boscq and wine, food pairing tips

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

Chateau Le Boscq is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, and roast chicken. Depending on the vintage, Le Boscq is at its best with 5 to 8 years of bottle age, but of course, that varies, with the character of the vintage.

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