Château Boyd-Cantenac 2015

Of particular class, tannins sculpted like polished granite, great tension and length on red berry notes, excellent, with style and character.

92–94. Barrel Sample. Dense tannins mark this wine, partnered with black fruit flavors and woody tones. The palate exhibits a good balance between the excellent acidity and a ripe, full structure, finishing fresh.

The tannic frame is still tightly held together at this stage, and on the finish there is a punch of impact. It will take its time - the fruit is hiding right now, but it's clearly in there, waiting its turn. This is more austere than some in Margaux, and bedding down for long ageing. 90% new oak.

This is quite a seriously structured wine for a Margaux and it needs until at least 2020 for the strident tannins, crisp acidity and generous black fruit to marry fully. The typical long, clean finish of the vintage for this appellation comes through.

The 2015 Boyd-Cantenac offers attractive raspberry and wild strawberry on the nose, the oak nicely integrated and hints of rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and punchy red berry fruit laced with brown spices and graphite, leading to a cohesive finish with good density and length. One of the hidden gems from the appellation this year. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.

Sweet fresh, fruits, floral accents, freshness and a medium bodied, polished, silky, inviting blackberry and cassis finish. 90 - 92 Pts

Deep ruby with purple reflections and subtle rim brightening. Delicate toasty aromas, hints of nougat and black berry fruit, candied orange zest. Juicy and elegant, ripe cherry fruit, fine integrated tannins, sweet finish, already accessible, will benefit from bottle age.

Broad, peppery bouquet, blackberries, rubber, wood. Robust, dry palate with angular structure, light aromatics, sandy tannin, bitter finish. 16/20 2022 - 2034

A warm vintage, and there is clear spice on the Nose. None of these so far need to be decanted particularly, or perhaps for an hour at most - the nature of this wine is that it is fairly accessible young, even in big vintages like 2015, but here you definitely feel the most depth and supple rich texture to the tannins. Enjoyable cocoa bean, vanilla, grilled oak but it is well balanced by the autumnal fruit. Lucien Guillemet owner and winemaker. No external consultant. 90% new oak for ageing, harvest September 28 to October 20.

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2015 Boyd-Cantenac needs a little coaxing to reveal faint notes of black plum preserves, blackberry pie, and cassis, plus suggestions of spice box and unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is chewy with a slight dip in the mid-palate, finishing earthy.

Full-bodied, precise nose, powerful, perfectly characteristic, firm tannins, a great wine worthy of its vintage. It will withstand many comparisons. A favourite.

It plays the card of exuberance, with very round, very ripe, very expressive fruit. The wood wraps it nicely, but it's not quite integrated yet. A whole that will harmonise over time.

Purple colour. Blackcurrant nose. The wine is upright, long, fresh, elegant, classy, with beautiful varietal maturity, the finish is slightly austere, but with no vegetal notes in the tannins. A truly great Boyd, a major success. 81% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc.

Beautiful dark and purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, truffle-scented, with a woody background. Smooth on the attack, juicy and even suave on the mid-palate, the wine develops with savoury notes of fruit and spices. It finishes long, with slightly woody tannins.