Chateau Boyd-Cantenac 2020

A Silky and Aromatic Margaux Wine

The Estate

Owned by the Guillement family since 1932, the Château Boyd-Cantenac is one of the most consistent crus of the Margaux appellation. This 3rd Grand Cru Classé in 1855 captivates lovers of great Margaux wines with its unique style, reflecting a mastered know-how. With a great aging potential, the wines of Château Boyd-Cantenac present this aromatic complexity characteristic of the Margaux appellation, while the Palate is suave and refined.

The Vineyard

The Château Boyd-Cantenac is a Margaux wine from a vineyard located in the heart of the appellation, with vines resting on siliceous gravel.

The Vintage

The mildness of winter and spring favored an early bud break and a rapid and homogeneous growth of the vine. Marked by significant rainfall, the months of April and May preceded a relatively cool June. The summer conditions, hot and particularly dry, allowed to concentrate, due to the small size of the berries, the skins/juice ratio. The second half of August, marked by stormy rains and cool nights, was followed by a sunny and dry September. Rains on the eve of the harvest allowed to collect fully ripe berries with a beautiful aromatic expression.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (71%), merlot (18%), petit verdot (8%) and cabernet franc (3%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Château Boyd-Cantenac 2020

Tasting

Color
Medium dense, the color is of a beautiful vivacity.

Nose
The nose seduces with its freshness.

Palate
Silky, the palate reveals fine, ripe and beautifully sweet tannins.