Château Patache d’Aux 'Les Chevaux' Médoc 2022

Wine Type: Red
Style: Classic Médoc Bordeaux; dark-fruited, supple, gently spiced, medium-bodied
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
Appellation: Médoc AOC
Country: France
Region: Médoc, Bordeaux
Producer: Château Patache d’Aux
Winemaker: Giacomo Piubello
Vineyard: Selected younger estate vines around Bégadan in the northern Médoc
Soil: Clay-limestone over fractured limestone bedrock
Farming: HVE-certified sustainable farming; managed grass cover and alternate-row cultivation
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fermentation: Fermented in concrete and temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with three to four weeks of maceration
Aging: Six to nine months in stainless steel with French oak staves
Food Pairings: Grilled steak, herb-roasted lamb, roast chicken with mushrooms, lentil and mushroom shepherd’s pie, aged cheddar

Tasting Note:
“Les Chevaux” is a rounded, approachable Médoc with dark berry fruit, ripe plum, and gentle oak spice. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot bring together savory structure and generous fruit, with supple tannins and a smooth, balanced finish. There is enough substance for grilled steak or roast lamb without demanding years in the cellar. A satisfying dinner-table Bordeaux, particularly good with roast chicken, mushrooms, or a wedge of aged cheddar.

About the Producer:
Château Patache d’Aux is a historic estate in Bégadan, in the northern Médoc, with roots dating to 1660. Its vineyards span limestone plateaus and gravelly sites near the Gironde estuary, and the property follows HVE-certified sustainable farming. “Les Chevaux” is the estate’s younger-vine second wine, made with a shorter élevage to emphasize fruit and supple texture. It offers an accessible introduction to the property while retaining the structure and savory character of classic Médoc Bordeaux.