Château Barrejat, Cuvée des Vieux Ceps, Madiran, 2015

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Tasted by: James Button
(at The Prince’s Room, Middle Temple, London, 01 Nov 2017)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2030
Tannat can be a bit of a beast, but the two Cabernets have lent a softer, juicier vibe to the firm, grippy structure and uber-black fruits on show here. There's plenty of oak too, with black pepper and wood flavours adorning the mid-palate and leading on to a delicious, if astringent, red fruit finish. This needs a lot of time in the cellar, or a good decant, to perform at its best. I'd be inclined not to wait and go for the latter option...
Château Barrejat, Cuvée des Vieux Ceps, Madiran 2015
Producer
Château Barrejat
Brand
Cuvée des Vieux Ceps
Vintage
2015
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Southwest France
Appellation
Madiran
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked