Chateau Charmail, Haut Medoc 2020

✅ Excellent Vintage – 2020 was one of the standout vintages in Bordeaux, producing wines with great concentration, freshness, and balance. Château Charmail 2020 benefits from this exceptional year, delivering both quality and value.

✅ Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel – Château Charmail holds the top-tier Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel status, a mark of consistent excellence and one of the highest recognitions in this prestigious classification.

✅ Modern, Approachable Style – While still structured, the 2020 vintage is known for its silky tannins, ripe black fruit flavors (blackberry, cassis), and a touch of spice and elegance, making it more approachable than older, more austere Médoc wines.

✅ Blend Composition – Typically Merlot-driven (around 40–50%), blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, giving it both roundness and complexity. The higher Merlot content makes it softer and more charming compared to Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux wines.

✅ Value for Money – Offers top Bordeaux quality at a very attractive price, making it an excellent alternative to more expensive Médoc wines.

✅ Drinkability – Enjoyable now with decanting, but also capable of ageing gracefully for 8–10 years.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with:
🥩 Grilled meats (steak, lamb chops)
🍖 Charcuterie boards
🧀 Hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
🍗 Roast chicken with herbs