2018 Château Sénéjac - Haut-Médoc - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

6x Château Sénéjac 2018 - Haut-Médoc (750 ml)

Label Information Producer / Château: Château Sénéjac Appellation: Appellation Haut-Médoc Contrôlée (Bordeaux, France) Vintage: 2018 Bottling: Mis en Bouteille au Château (bottled at the estate) Estate: Famille Bignon Cordier (SAS Sénéjac, owner at 33290 Le Pian-Médoc) Alcohol Content: 14% vol. Size: 750 ml (75 cl) Allergy Information: Contains sulfites (Contient des sulfites / Contains sulfites) Certifications: HVE logo (Haute Valeur Environnementale - High Environmental Value) Tasting NotesType: Still Red Wine (Bordeaux Blend)Typical grape blend for the vintage: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, complemented by very small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Appearance: Deep, intense ruby red, with vivid purple highlights thanks to the excellent structure of the 2018 vintage. Nose: Rich and complex; pronounced notes of dark berries (blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry), hints of sweet spices and vanilla, and integrated oak notes complemented by balsamic nuances, graphite, and a touch of dried tobacco.Taste: Structured, full-bodied, and silky on the palate. The tannins are dense yet ripe and elegant. It has pronounced freshness and a lingering finish, with notes of dark fruit and delicate, well-integrated toasted flavors from aging in oak.Serving Glass and Temperature: Bordeaux glass (a large, generously rounded glass with a slightly tapered rim to bring out the complex aromas and allow the wine to breathe). Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.Suggestion: It is advisable to uncork the bottle about 1–2 hours before drinking, or briefly decant it if drinking while young. Food Pairings: red meats: Florentine steak, beef fillet with green peppercorn sauce, roast beef, and grilled meats. Game: Roast duck, duck breast (magret de canard), venison or wild boar stew. Cheeses: Aged hard or semi-hard cheeses (e.g., aged Gouda, Comté, Parmigiano Reggiano). A fascinating story spanning centuries: The estate dates back to the 16th century (around 1500), making Château Sénéjac one of the oldest historic estates in the Haut-Médoc region.The Cordier family connection: Since 1999, the estate has belonged to the Bignon-Cordier family, who are also associated with the historic Château Talbot (a Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Julien). An excellent vintage: The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is remembered as exceptional, with a rainy spring followed by a hot, sunny summer that allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness.