Via Degustia Bordeaux: 3 archival red Médoc wines (2008, 2011 and 2014)

When Adrien Uijttewaal arrived in Bordeaux at 18 years of age, he fell in love. He knew he wanted to live right there, and raise livestock and produce ruby red wine.

Take a stroll around his beloved countryside. Get acquainted with 3 excellent vintages from his Château Saint-Hilaire winery. To create each of them, the winemakers hand-picked grapes and left them to mature for 12 months in oak barrels. Only afterward they carefully Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which proudly represent Bordeaux and the Médoc region.

The vintages 2008, 2011 and 2014 are presented to you in sequence. Then you’ll recognized in these 3 archival wines how the beauty and taste of Bordeaux transforms over the course of a decade.

Try them yourself, give them as a gift, or store them in your family wine cellar. They’ll reward you for archiving them.

What can you expect in this wine tasting set?

Château Saint Hilaire Médoc 2008: Archival dry red wine

Archival red wine with a gorgeous ruby color. It smells of red fruits and will surprise your tongue with its heavenly harmony of tastes and long finish. A true treasure of Bordeaux.

Médoc 2008 excels in its refinement, so it pairs wonderfully with cheeses.

Château Saint Hilaire Médoc 2011: Archival dry red wine

A balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50 %), Merlot (45 %), and a drop of Cabernet Franc (5 %). This is the archival red Médoc 2011. You’ll be surprised by its distinctive aroma with mint and woody tones and harmony of tastes balanced between fruity nuances and freshness.

Médoc 2011 rightfully brought home the silver medal from The Challenge International du Vin wine competition.

Château Saint Hilaire Médoc 2014: Archival dry red wine

A full, fruity flavor and divine potential for archiving. This is how the dry red Médoc 2014 won us over. You, too, will be enchanted by its dark crimson color and tannins with a loooong finish.