Château Tour de Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe AOC - Red - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Château Tour de Marbuzet is a stunning expression of this northern Médoc terroir, crafted by the Haut-Marbuzet team and shaped by a triumphant vintage. Aromas of dark fruit, spice, and tobacco blend seamlessly into a framework of elegance, precision, and balance. Already highly enjoyable, it pairs beautifully with poultry or veal stew, though it also has the potential to age further.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Long maceration, ageing in oak barrels. Bottled at the château.

Color:

Ruby red of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of black currant, cherry and raspberry on a delicious body.

Palate:

The palate is flavorful and refined, with ripe, juicy notes supported by a complex tannic structure. Balanced and nuanced, it reveals a subtle freshness that carries through to a long, persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Braised beef chuck and roasted carrots, spicy duck parmentier, wild boar stew.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Located between the prestigious Grands Crus Classés of Montrose and Cos d’Estournel, Château Haut-Marbuzet owes its global reputation to the dedication of the Duboscq family, who have established it as one of Bordeaux’s enduring benchmarks.

At the heart of the estate lies Château Tour de Marbuzet, a five-hectare parcel tended by the same skilled team and overseen with the same care. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged traditionally in oak, produces wines with depth and aromatic complexity, offering structure and longevity.