Château Sénéjac
Haut-Medoc
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Château Sénéjac
A former Baronial home the first known owner of Chateau Senejac was in the sixteenth century a rider Nicolas de Blois who married Jeanne Fleix lady Blanquefort. No doubt does one he planted a vineyard from this century. In the seventeenth century a great hunter Marshal d'Ornano Governor of Guyenne took possession of the field. in mid-nineteenth century Senejac vinified the equivalent of 100 000 bottles much less today. Nobles and gentry then succeeded at the head of the property that was bought in 1860 by the Earl of Guigne. New impetus to raise the vineyard up to the best Medoc crus was given since its acquisition in 1999 by Lorraine Cordier also owner of Chateau Talbot Grand Cru Classe Saint Julien. Following the death of Lorraine Cordier in 2011 the property was taken over by his sister Nancy Bignon Cordier. The vineyard stretches its Sénéjac ridges on a plateau overlooking the town of Pian. The 37 hectares of vines in one piece are planted on gravelly soils typically deep Médoc.
Description
The Château Sénéjac Haut-Médoc 2015 opens with inviting aromas of ripe red and black fruits, notably cassis, blackberry and plum, interwoven with subtle savoury notes and a touch of cedar. The palate is medium-bodied and well-balanced, offering concentrated dark fruit flavours framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Hints of graphite and spice add complexity, while the finish is long and elegant, with lingering cassis and mineral notes. This vintage shows both fruit-forward charm and the structure for graceful ageing.
Food Pairing
This classic Left Bank Bordeaux pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast or venison. Its structured tannins and dark fruit also complement earthy mushroom dishes, aged hard cheeses, or a traditional beef bourguignon.
