Château Desmirail 2015

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Desmirail 2015

Tasting

Color
Château Desmirail 2015 has a red color with deep reflections.

Nose
Very fragrant, the nose reveals elegant fruity aromas that blossom with aeration.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its silky and crunchy character, offering a lot of fruit. Its harmonious texture and balanced structure testify to the quality of the vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This Margaux wine will perfectly accompany red meats such as beef or lamb, whose flavors will harmonize with the structure and tannins of the wine.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château Desmirail 2015, serve it between 16 and 18°C after a slight aeration in a decanter. This wine can be kept until around 2030, during which time it will continue to develop its aromatic complexity.

An elegant and fruity Margaux wine signed Château Desmirail

The property

Château Desmirail, founded in the 18th century, is located in the Margaux appellation, in Cantenac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Covering about 40 hectares, including 35 hectares of vineyards, it was classified as a 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Since 1992, Denis Lurton has been running the estate, continuing the modernization efforts initiated by his father, Lucien Lurton. The combination of architectural heritage, including an 18th century charterhouse and a 19th century wine storehouse, with contemporary facilities, gives Château Desmirail a precious uniqueness in the Bordeaux wine landscape.

The vineyard

The Château Desmirail vineyard benefits from a typical terroir of the Margaux appellation, characterized by deep gravel soils that ensure natural drainage and regular feeding of the vines. This privileged situation allows the grape varieties to fully express themselves and produce wines combining finesse and elegance, characteristics of the great Margaux wines.

The vintage

The 2015 vintage is considered one of the most successful recently in Bordeaux. The harvest took place from September 21 to October 9, 2015, under optimal conditions allowing the harvesting of perfectly ripe grapes. This vintage follows in the footsteps of great vintages like 2005, 2009 and 2010, offering a beautiful creaminess and noble freshness.

Vinification and aging

After a rigorous selection of the grapes, the vinification of Château Desmirail 2015 was carried out with the utmost care under the supervision of consultant Eric Boissenot.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (60%) Merlot (35%) Petit verdot (5%)