Charmail Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Haut-Médoc, 2019

Charmail Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Haut-Médoc 2019 is a polished Bordeaux red that offers classic Left Bank character with impressive value and charm. From one of the Médoc’s respected estates, it brings together structure, freshness, and refined dark fruit in a style that is both approachable and age-worthy.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby to garnet color, hinting at its youthful concentration. The nose opens with blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, violets, and a touch of graphite and spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a balanced core of dark fruit, savory oak, and earthy Médoc nuances. The finish is clean and persistent, with the structure to evolve beautifully over the coming years, gaining more complexity and softness with age.

Production
Sourced from the Haut-Médoc on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Charmail benefits from gravelly soils that promote drainage and help the vines develop concentration and finesse. The 2019 vintage enjoyed excellent ripening conditions, allowing fruit to be harvested at optimal maturity and preserving freshness. Vinification is carried out in the Bordeaux tradition, with careful parcel selection and élevage designed to retain fruit purity while adding depth and texture.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs especially well with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom dishes, and hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if drinking young to allow the aromas and tannins to open fully.

Producer
Château Charmail is a long-established estate in the Haut-Médoc and has earned recognition for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines with consistency and character. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, it holds a respected place in the region and is known for delivering classic Bordeaux style with strong quality-to-price appeal.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.