Chateau Daviaud 2019 Magnum

Chateau Daviaud, Famille Sichel, Bordeaux, France, 2019, Magnum 

Grapes: 45% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Malbec, soils are a mix of limestone/clay/gravel, destemmed bunches, 6 months ageing in vat before bottling, unoaked

Producer Tasting Note:

Aromas of cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant flower and redcurrant with notes of pepper, a little nutmeg and liquorice.

On the palate it is expressive, with ripe tones of red fruit, balanced by delicate acidity which provides a lift of freshness and purity. The high proportion of Cabernet Franc gives plenty of red fruit character with the Malbec adding spiciness.

Sichel, who have worked with the property for many years, purchased the chateau and took full control of production from the 2019 vintage.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Elegant and inviting, with aromas of cassis leading to neat tannins, bright cranberry and redcurrant on the palate"

91/100 points (Silver Medal), Decanter World Wine Awards, January 2021

"At the start of 2020, the Sichel Family took control of Château Daviaud, a neighbouring property it well knew as one of their longtime growers. With the Château up for sale, the family didn't want to lose the connection to the vines and land through new owners. This Bordeaux blends 45% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Malbec from the property's limestone / gravelled hillsides. This was entirely fermented and aged in stainless, ensuring drinking now. The soils and stainless treatment have kept this tight and brisk, with perfumed plum, wild blackberry around a tight, buzzy core. Tannins are slight and grippy, taking this to a snappy, saline finish. There's a lovely, effortless freshness here, making this one for drinking now, with steak salad."

89/100 points, Treve Ring, GISMONDI ON WINE, May 2022

Food Match: Drink with roast beef...typically British!