Château Boyd-Cantenac 2025

Dark ripe cherries, floral notes of violets, still a bit esthery on the nose. Ripe and juicy on the palate, with polished, slightly grippy tannins, good fruit sweetness of black plums and bramble, supported by fresh, citrusy acidity, quite elegant and poised, it has good tension and a long finish. 5% of Petit Verdot completes the blend.

Excellent tannic structure, and good juicy fruit that comes through the grilled cedar, enjoyable, plenty of potential for improving further over ageing, and this suggests that sister estate Pouget can similarly resolve over the next 12 months. Harvest September 13 to 25. 90% new oak for ageing.

What finesse and freshness in the bouquet of Boyd Cantenac 2025! It stands out for its bright fruit character and notes of red berries, before unveiling aromas of blackberries and mint. Smooth on the attack, it shows powerful, creamy tannins. In harmony with the wine’s acidity, they also bring a touch of freshness. A subtle austerity emerges on the finish, underpinning the aromatic expression as well as the lingering finale. The whole will knit together during ageing; the bonds are already there!

Deep, dark red with black highlights. An intense nose, fruity, pure and aromatic. Delicately mellow on the attack, with plenty of flavour and a velvety texture, the wine develops with savoury notes through a fine, long finish supported by oak. Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13%. Yield: 20 hl/ha. Production: around 30,000 bottles. Ageing: 90% in new oak barrels for 12 to 15 months.

Finely fruity on the nose, with a hint of marzipan over cherry fruit and blackcurrant; delicate fruit on the attack, then the tannins make themselves felt, medium-bodied, with a fresh, again very fruity finish. A successful Boyd-Cantenac.