Boom!! Bordeaux
That’s right. We’ve got one for drinking now and one to hold onto and forget about for a while. Promise….it’ll be worth the wait
We are keeping it wet, or at least damp, this January. Maybe hitting the gym a little more and watching the carbs but as grey as this month is, we won’t let some marketing team take away what little sunshine we have.
Going dry? Good on ya, these two stunners will taste great in February too.
We have two Bordeaux’s that are drinking gloriously fine, whether you decide to drink now, drink in February or cellar.
Château Bourbon la Chapelle 2018 Médoc & Marquis du Terme 2020 Margaux
Bordeaux can be complicated.
Let’s Make This Easy.
Blends
Chateau Bourbon: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 40% Merlot
Marquis du Terme: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon/31 % Merlot/ 6% Petit Verdot
As you can see, the blends aren’t too far off from each other. This is where vintage & specific geography come into play.
Bordeaux in general always benefits from a bit of aging: it can soften the structure and reveal those secondary fruity notes that can help balance out those classic leather & tobacco flavors. While both wines have some aging already under their belt, the Chateau Bourbon is ready now. While Marquis du Terme is already drinking beautifully, forgetting about it for a few years will further smooth those tannins to create a luscious, perfumed expression.
The Taste of Place
Simply put, Médoc and Margaux are both wine regions in the Bordeaux wine region of France, but Margaux is a renowned appellation within Médoc.
Médoc wines are complex and derive their structure and intensity from Cabernet Sauvignon. Located in the Left Bank, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary in south-western France, the Medoc has a relatively hot and humid climate, bathed in light, sun and ample air circulation. This microclimate protects vines from late spring frosts and fungal diseases, helping to produce some of the boldest wines in all of Bordeaux.
Margaux is the southernmost appellation in the Medoc and boasts many soil types, including limestone, chalk, clay, sand and gravel, meaning the style and quality of Margaux can vary significantly. However, Margaux wines tend to be deep ruby in color, perfumed and floral with soft, silky tannin. Margaux wines are typically more refined and elegant than those from other regions of Bordeaux.
The choice is yours the Medoc is drinking fantastic right now and is easy on the pocketbook and the Margaux is elegant and long lived and will give pleasure for years to come. Can’t decide? Guess what we have good supply of both.
The Offer
Château Bourbon la Chapelle
Regular Price…$21
Today’s Drink Now Price…$17
Marquis du Terme
Regular Price…$55
Today’s Drink Now or Enjoy Later Price…$45