Château Duplessis · Bordeaux, France · 2015

The Moment

Some wines are impressive.
Some wines are comforting.
This one is both.

The 2015 Château Duplessis is classic Bordeaux in its most drinkable form — structured, balanced, and deeply food-friendly. Ripe dark fruit meets subtle cedar, tobacco, and gentle oak, creating a wine that feels composed rather than showy.

This is the bottle you open when dinner matters.
Or when it doesn’t — but you want it to.

What It Feels Like

The nose opens with red currant, plum, and ripe blackberry, layered with bay leaf, tobacco, and soft cedar. There’s a quiet graphite and earth note that gives it that unmistakable “old world” grounding.

On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and balanced, with fresh acidity carrying dark and red fruit forward. Hints of cocoa and subtle oak emerge as it opens, supported by fine, drying tannins that give structure without heaviness.

The finish is long and composed — fruit, cedar, and gentle spice lingering in a way that invites another sip.

Why We Love This Bottle

Because this is what Bordeaux is supposed to feel like:
balanced, food-first, and quietly complex.

The 2015 vintage gives you maturity without fatigue — structure that has softened just enough to feel welcoming while still holding its shape. It drinks beautifully now and easily holds its own at the table.

An exceptional value for real Bordeaux character.

How to Enjoy It

Perfect with:

• Roast lamb or grilled steak

• Mushroom dishes or lentils

• Soft cheeses and charcuterie

• Classic bistro fare

Pro tip:
Decant 30 minutes before serving to let the fruit and spice open fully.

The Details

Region: Bordeaux, France
Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Style: Dry red
Body: Medium
Structure: Fresh acidity, fine structured tannins
Notes: Blackberry, plum, cedar, tobacco, graphite, cocoa
ABV: ~13.5%

Cellar Window: Drinking beautifully now through 2030

Category: Elegant & Earthy

A classic, composed red with structure and savory depth.