An excellent effort, the 1997 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color in addition to sweet, blackberry/cassis and high quality toasty oak aromas. Medium-bodied and supple, with fine ripeness, a chewy mid-palate, and a low acid, plush finish, it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. One the most exciting wines being produced in Haut-Medoc, Charmail is undoubtedly controversial given its peculiar vinification. An extremely cold maceration in excess of five days is utilized, which gives the wine a dense purple color, as well as a sweet, black fruit character. This wine will not improve much beyond 8-10 years, but it is a well-made, seductive offering with sweet tannin and ripe fruit.

An excellent effort, the 1997 exhibits a dark ruby/purple color in addition to sweet, blackberry/cassis and high quality toasty oak aromas. Medium-bodied and supple, with fine ripeness, a chewy mid-palate, and a low acid, plush finish, it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years.One the most exciting wines being produced in Haut-Medoc, Charmail is undoubtedly controversial given its peculiar vinification. An extremely cold maceration in excess of five days is utilized, which gives the wine a dense purple color, as well as a sweet, black fruit character. This wine will not improve much beyond 8-10 years, but it is a well-made, seductive offering with sweet tannin and ripe fruit.