2020 Château Haut Condissas Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2020
Château Haut Condissas (Médoc)
Flowers, tobacco, espresso, cocoa, and red berry combine to produce the fragrance. The round, lush, fresh palate is vibrant, finishing with chocolatey plums, mint, and a touch of spice that shows up in the finish. Drink from 2024-2037. 413 Views Tasted Feb 26, 2024Deep in color, the wine is soft, round, forward and fruity. The red fruits and spice are surrounded by toasty oak on the nose and palate. There is a nice sweetness to the fruit and lift in the finish. Give it a few years before pulling a cork. 89-91 Pts 1,153 Views Tasted May 20, 2021 |
When to Drink Chateau Haut Condissas, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Haut Condissas 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 Haut Condissas is usually better with at least 2-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Haut Condissas offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-12 years of age after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Haut Condissas with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Haut Condissas 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 Haut Condissas 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 Condissas is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
