La Croix de Boyd Cantenac 2016

Elegant Third Growth Grand Cru Classé Margaux

Rich, intensely fruity, and full-bodied, yet also focused and elegantly structured, with silky tannins and a lingering, flavourful finish. 

• James Suckling: 95pts
• blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
• Aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels

Food Pairing: Grilled lamb chops, roast duck with a cherry sauce, or a classic beef Wellington. For a vegetarian option, try a wild mushroom risotto. Finally, enjoy with aged cheeses like Gouda or Comté.

Cellaring: Now to 2032

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Lucien Guillemet, owner of Château Boyd-Cantenac, classified as a Margaux Third Growth, calls on no fewer than 4 grape varieties in this first wine: around 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, a quarter Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The vines occupy a soil that suits them perfectly, with well-draining siliceous gravel. After hand-picking, the wine is vinified in stainless steel and cement vats, then aged for 12 to 18 months in merrain oak barrels, with a high proportion of new wood.