Château d'Agassac Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois

Château d'Agassac Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 1999 is a mature red Bordeaux from Ludon-Médoc, blending 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. It comes from the estate's oldest vines on deep gravel. With age it has turned light red with plum tints, showing leather and smoke, then game, spice and plum jam with air. The tannins are fine and the texture fresh. Decant it and serve with partridge. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Château d'Agassac is a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur estate in the Haut-Médoc. Its grand vin is made in a modern Médoc style, firm and powerful but balanced, fruity and smooth in its tannins, and it ranks among the most awarded wines of the appellation.

The vineyards

The château's grand vin, from its oldest vines on the best deep-gravel soils. The blend is Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37% and Cabernet Franc 3%.

How it tastes

A bright, deep light red with plum tints. The nose opens on leather and smoke, then with air turns to game, spice, juniper and grilled pepper, and finally plum jam. The tannins are still present but fine, the texture rich and fresh, with white pepper and wet stone on a medium-bodied finish.

How to serve it

Decant it and serve at 18°C with a partridge casserole and fondant potatoes. It is fully mature and best enjoyed with food.