2015 Château Berliquet

📌 Description

Château Berliquet 2015 is a rich and structured Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from a particularly successful sunny Right Bank vintage. The 2015 delivers a deep and concentrated expression, supported by ripe Merlot and an elegant structure. It reflects the generosity of the vintage combined with a modern approach focused on precision and balance.

🍇 Grape Varieties

A blend dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

An intense profile: dark plum, blackberry, black cherry, violet, cocoa, sweet spices, and subtle oak notes.

🌍 Region / Country

Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé (France).

Located on a renowned clay-limestone plateau, Château Berliquet produces concentrated, velvety wines with strong ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 16 and 18 °C (61–64 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

20 to 30 years.

• 2023–2030: ripe fruit, generous texture, firm structure.

• 2031–2045+: peak maturity with tertiary complexity (cocoa, leather, forest floor, truffle).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep garnet with violet highlights.

• Clarity: dense and brilliant.

• Legs: thick and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and generous.

• First nose: dark plum, blackberry, black cherry.

• Second nose: violet, cocoa, spice, subtle oak.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and velvety.

• Structure: ripe, silky tannins, excellent concentration, harmonious balance.

• Dominant aromas: ripe dark fruits, cocoa, fine spices.

• Overall balance: powerful yet integrated.

• Length: long, deep, and elegant finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled or braised beef.

• Roast lamb.

• Game dishes.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A structured and generous Saint-Émilion combining vintage richness with terroir elegance.