Chateau Bibian 2017 Haut Medoc Cru Bourgeosi Superieur 750mL

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: 🍷 Deep pomegranate red with a ruby sheen.
• Aroma: 🍒 Notes of leather, red fruits, and violet.
• Palate: 🍇 Well-balanced with fine tannins and a medium to full body. Flavors of prune, hawthorn, and dark fruits.
• Finish: 🏁 Long and elegant, with enduring fruit and oak nuances.

Food Pairing

• 🥩 Grilled or roasted red meats (e.g., beef and lamb)
• 🦌 Game dishes (e.g., duck or venison)
• 🧀 Mature cheeses (e.g., aged cheddar or gouda)
• 🍲 Rich stews and casseroles

Serving Temperature

• ❄️ Best served at 16-18°C (60-65°F). Recommended to decant for about an hour before serving to fully release its flavors.

Aging Potential

• 🕰️ This wine has good aging potential and is best consumed within the next 8-12 years. Over time, it will develop more complex and nuanced flavors.

Additional Information

• ⭐ The estate was founded in 1857 and upgraded to Cru Bourgeois in 1932.
• 🌳 Average vine age is 40 years.
• 🛢️ Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.
• 🏅 Cru Bourgeois Superieur
• 🏆 James Suckling Rating: 91-92 points

Chateau History

Chateau Bibian is one of the wineries in the Haut-Medoc region of Bordeaux, appearing on the Cru Bourgeois list released by L'Alliance des Crus Bourgeois in 2012.

Chateau Bibian is one of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the Listrac area, and it was the first estate purchased by Pierre-Henri Bibian. In 1987, Jean Tigana acquired the estate. A few years later, the Meyre family purchased the estate and has been managing it since.

The estate currently has 20 hectares of vineyards, with 60% of the land used for growing Merlot, 30% for Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% for Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines ranges from 40 to 70 years. The soil used to cultivate these vines consists of clay-limestone and gravel.

Tasting Report

🍷 Exhibits aromas of leather, red fruits, and violet. On the palate, it offers flavors of prune, hawthorn, dark fruits, and a hint of spiciness. After 40 minutes of decanting, notes of prune, minerals, and monk fruit become more pronounced. The wine's body becomes silky, with moderate acidity and a powerful finish. An excellent vintage from 2015, suitable for both aging and immediate consumption.