Chateau D'Arsac Margaux 2020

Alcohol: 14%

Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 

Localization: Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Notes: Blackcurrants, mushrooms, bark, and black cherries. Some tar. Full body with juicy and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Solid red for the vintage.

The Domain: Philippe Raoux acquired the Arsac property in 1986 made extensive renovations to the chateau and completely modernized the winery. Aside from the standing walls, he started the renovations from scratch. His other priority was to reconstruct the 112 hectares of vineyard and to revive the quality of wine. A unique experience occurred when he approached the INAO, France’s national wine institution and wine regulation board, to re-qualify Chateau d’Arsac’s vineyard into the Margaux appellation. A true expression of tenacity by a vineyard owner. Since 1995, 54 hectares of the vineyard are classified under the AOC Margaux appellation, the remainder are classified under the AOC Haut-Médoc appellation.

Phillipe Raoux’s visionary outlook sought him to create a solid alliance between wine, vines and living art. He endeavors continuously to make Chateau d’Arsac a permanent expression of linking modernity with tradition. He entrusted the Bordeaux architect Patrick Hernandez the careful task of rehabilitating the Chateau d’Arsac and entering the property into audacious modernity. By combining stainless steel, wood, glass and painting the winery electric blue, Chateau d’Arsac stands out visibly and is now regarded as one of the most original chateaux of the Médoc.