Château Tour Saint-Joseph Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc 2010

Dark ruby color. Oaky and spicy nose at first, but after some air, black berries and leather will appear. Powerful and tasty, the oak is better integrated on the palate with black fruit and leather again. Good acidity level, long finish slightly bitter in a noble way. Could age for few years. Good+ (88)

Made of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 1/3 being new. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 23,20$ (Code SAQ : 10752775)

Producer’s website : chevalquancard.com

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