Chateau Teynac 2016

Chateau Teynac, Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France, 2016

Grapes: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot from vines with an average age of 40 years, hand picked, 12-14 months ageing in French oak barrels (30% new)

Established in 1990 by the Pairault family, the chateau is situated on the Beychevelle plateau (gravel & clay) and is surrounded by classed growth properties. Growing in size from the original 4.5ha, a further 8ha have been added in small, fragmented parcels over the following 30 years. The wines are characterised by density, complexity and a distinct elegance

Teynac has an intense colour with a nose of ripe fruit, fresh floral notes and is slightly spicy with a touch of cherry pit. This wine is characterised by its fruit and freshness. The mouth has structured tannins giving a smooth and silky textured Saint Julien wine offering blackcurrant and cassis flavours which may be consumed now, or given a few more years' cellaring. Long and rich with expressive fruit on the finish.

"Blackish purple. Ferns and forest floor on the cool nose. Fine tannins in abundance as well as freshness. Lifted and straight backed. Lots of Cabernet but enough stuffing in the middle. Dry but not drying finish. Long, serious." Drink 2021-2028

16.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, April 2017

Drink with the classic Sunday roast beef, lamb with garlic & rosemary, or Portobello mushrooms.