Comte de Senejac Haut-Medoc 2018 - Bordeaux, France

Gold - Berliner Wine Trophy
Bronze - Decanter World Wine Awards (2014 vintage)
Commended - Sommelier Wine Awards (2014 vintage)
Gold - Lyon International Wine Competition (2012 vintage)
Silver - Concours des Feminalise (2012 vintage)

A true showcase for the Château, Comte de Sénéjac is made from the estate's young vines and carefully selected plots. Notes of red and black fruit. On the palate, a fine tannic structure perfectly balances the whole. Fine toasted cocoa aromas underline the quality of the ageing process. Comte de Sénéjac is a flavousome wine to be enjoyed young.

70 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc

The Sénéjac vineyard lies on a plateau overlooking the commune of Le Pian-Médoc. A former barony, its first known owner was Nicolas de Bloys in the 16th century. In 1999, the estate was given fresh momentum with its acquisition by Lorraine Cordier, also owner of Château Talbot, a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, with the ambition of raising Sénéjac to the level of the Médoc’s finest wines.

Following her passing, the estate is now run by her sister, Nancy Bignon-Cordier, and the Cordier family.

Château Sénéjac is located in the Haut-Médoc, halfway between Margaux and Bordeaux. With a history dating back to the 16th century, this magnificent estate is now managed by the descendants of Lorraine Cordier, who used to own Grand Cru Classé Château Talbot in Saint Julien. Château Sénéjac covers 150 hectares, of which 41 hectares are planted with vines producing red wines only. Planted on clay-gravel hillsides, the vineyard has 35 years old vines on average with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot plantings. This blend is then matured in carefully selected French oak barrels. After 12 to 14 months of ageing in wood (of which 30% in new barrels), the wine is bottled. The château is certified High Environmental Value. Comte de Sénéjac is the second wine of Château Sénéjac with intense aromas of red and black fruits, complemented by hints of cacao. Beautifully balanced with silky tannins and roasted notes on the finish.