Description
Bordeaux at Its Most Approachable
Château Sénéjac is one of the Haut-Médoc’s most reliable Cru Bourgeois estates, consistently delivering wines of genuine character and finesse. The 2020 vintage — widely regarded as one of Bordeaux’s finest in a generation — shows beautifully here: ripe, fresh, and impeccably balanced, with the kind of energy that makes it irresistible young yet capable of rewarding patience through 2033.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Heady and seductive — rich ripe dark fruits, a gentle pot pourri lift, and inviting freshness
- Palate: Searing, mouthwatering cherry juice flavors with marked but harmonious acidity; round, polished tannins and a chalky, juicy finish
- Finish: Bright, clean, and persistent — Bordeaux fruit handled with precision
Expert Reviews
- James Suckling — 93 pts: “Blackcurrants and black cherries with cocoa, pine cones, toasted spices. Round and polished tannins with a chalky and crushed stone yet juicy finish.”
- Decanter — 91 pts: “Dark fruit nature, great juicy and fresh core. Tannins are firm and supportive. Confident and characterful. Eric Boissenot consultant.”
- Jeb Dunnuck — 88–90 pts: “Ample blackberry and dark cherry fruits, sappy, floral core. Pretty, fresh, nicely focused with class.”
Blend & Provenance
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Appellation: Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
- Classification: Cru Bourgeois
- Vintage: 2020
- Drinking Window: 2023–2033
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
Ideal with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, aged hard cheeses, and classic Bordelaise preparations.
