Château Charmail 1971

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Haut-Médoc - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 

Château Charmail 1971, from the Haut-Médoc AOC, is a wine that reflects both the history of the estate and the unique expression of this harvest year. 1971 was marked by fluctuating weather conditions in the Bordeaux region, with a fairly hot summer but a cooler, wetter autumn, which influenced the quality of the grapes. This year's harvest required extra vigilance to ensure the best possible selection of grapes.

Château Charmail is known for its wines made from traditional Médoc grape varieties, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and often a touch of Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc. For the 1971 vintage, the fruit was certainly ripe, but the cooler weather at the end of the season may have brought slightly more acidity, balancing out the rich, fruity character typical of this appellation.In terms of ageing, a 1971 wine would have developed evolved notes over the decades, with tertiary aromas emerging more clearly.

The bouquet might offer nuances of leather, undergrowth, tobacco, or even hints of mushrooms, typical of well-aged red wines. The fruit, once opulent, would have given way to more subtle, even ethereal flavours, with a melted but still present tannic structure.