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Château du Retout 2015
Haut-Medoc AOC Cru Bourgeois
We’ve always sought out exceptional quality wines from ‘under the radar’ estates, and Château du Retout caught our attention in the 2015 vintage. This fine claret has classic Haut-Médoc richness and sumptuous ripeness, yet comes at a sensible price.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Firm yet smooth with lingering ripe berry fruit
Aroma
Cassis, clove, plum and liquorice
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep plum red
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13.5% ABV
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10.13 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2028
Wine Spectator had ample praise for the 2015 vintage from Château du Retout, describing its “tangy red currant and damson fruit, lingering through the finish. Very solid, with good typicity.” They awarded it an impressive 89–92 points. And Wine Advocate also enjoyed it. The property has a fascinating history. Classified cru bourgeois in 1855, the vineyards were abandoned following the phylloxera epidemic and the impact of the First World War. It was bought by the Kopp family in the 1950s and through their efforts regained cru bourgeois status in 2009. Having been aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, a quarter of which were new, this Cabernet-rich wine has a natural affinity with roast red meats, especially lamb. Decant before serving.
Wine Advocate
