2021 Château Rahoul Graves Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Underbrush, smoke, cherries and leafy herbs create the nose. The palate has a nice spicy edge to its medium-bodied, chalky, red currant profile. Drink from 2024-2030.

Underbrush, smoke, cherries and leafy herbs create the nose. The palate has a nice spicy edge to its medium-bodied, chalky, red currant profile. Drink from 2024-2030.

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Light, savory, herbal accented red fruits finish with chalky tannins and a strong, olive and green leafy accent. Drink from 2023-2027. 85-87

Light, savory, herbal accented red fruits finish with chalky tannins and a strong, olive and green leafy accent. Drink from 2023-2027. 85-87

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When to Drink Chateau Rahoul, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Rahoul can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages 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 Rahoul is usually better with at least 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Rahoul offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 4-9 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Rahoul, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

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

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

The white wine of Chateau Rahoul is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and cheese.

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