Château Tayac-Plaisance Margaux 2022.
Wine Name: Château Tayac-Plaisance
Vintage: 2022
Region: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: AOC Margaux
Grape Varieties: 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in French oak, of which 30% is new.
Alcohol Content: 14.5% ABV
Tasting Note:
The 2022 Château Tayac-Plaisance is a powerfully expressive Margaux, delivering a bold and luxurious drinking experience. Opaque in the glass, it bursts from the nose with intense aromas of toasty oak, charred meat, licorice, black kirsch, and rich earth, layered with polished antique wood and a touch of graphite. This is a wine that wears its pedigree and power with dramatic flair.
On the palate, it’s full-bodied and muscular, yet finely structured, with chewy tannins and concentrated dark fruit at its core. A lingering finish of spice, cigar box, and crushed blackberries confirms the wine’s balance of complexity and richness.
🏅 95 Points & Gold Medal – 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards. Serve at 17–18 °C. Ideal with prime rib, duck breast, venison, or hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. Drink now after decanting, or cellar through 2030+ for further refinement.
