Château Charmail - Haut-Médoc 2015

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

A blend of 38%Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 13% Petit Verdot, this wine opens with cocoa, spice, with ripe fruits and a peppery character.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Charmail is gorgeous. Deep and wonderfully nuanced, the Charmail shows that strong wines could indeed be made in the Haut-Médoc in 2015. Sweet tobacco, menthol and licorice add nuance to the dark stone fruit flavors in this attractive, mid-weight offering. The blend is 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 13% Petit Verdot.

Decanter.com

88 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

Particularly dark crimson. Sweet and dense. Very ripe and attention-grabbing. A charmer indeed. Drink 2021-2028.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Das Bouquet zeigt reife bis schier überreife Frucht, in den blaubeerigen Tönen sind auch Honignoten drin vermischt. Im Gaumen wirkt er ziemlich leicht, ist dafür elegant. Ich hätte hier etwas mehr Konzentration erwartet. Gastronomischer Charmail. 17/20 2020 – 2035

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Delicious red with chocolate and blackberry character. Medium to full body, velvety tannins.

Bettane & Desseauve

15-15,5 / 20

the4/28/2015

Le fruit est flatteur et expressif, l’ensemble a de la générosité et beaucoup de saveur.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martin

The 2015 Charmail is a blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 13% Petit Verdot that was picked by hand, the first under Hubert de Boüard's consultation. It has a slightly candied bouquet with dark plum, raspberry coulis and floral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine, grainy texture, crisp tannin and lively black fruit with a tensile finish that bodes well for the future. Again, this is worth seeking out after bottling. Drin k2019-2030