Château Odilon 2018, A.C Haut-Médoc, France
£25.00 – £135.00
This the Chateau’s first release under the new label of Ch. Odilon, formerly named Ch. Peyre Lebade. Produced by Baron Benjamin under the guidance of Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Château Odilon wine features the fruity characteristics specific to the Haut-Médoc appellation. The rich Merlot content makes it particularly supple with layered spice and crunchy red fruit. The fabulous 2018 vintage offers a ‘fruit-forward’ style with soft tannings and low acidity.
Tasting notes
Classic Merlot on the nose; red cherry, blackberry and plum. Micro-oxygenation occurs in the barrel which enables the wine to reveal an array of mature spices; cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. The dense and rich wine has supple red fruit at its very core. Although this drinks well now after a few hours in a decanter, you can’t help thinking it’s best years lay ahead.
| ABV | 14.50% |
|---|---|
| Closure | Cork |
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
| Producer | Baron Edmond de Rothschild |
| Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Decant from | Ninety minutes before serving |
| Drink from | 2020 – 2030 |
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