2016 Château Pâtache d'Aux, Médoc Cru Bourgeois, SAQ

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Reassuring Bordeaux

Some of you may have noticed a series of Bordeaux Methuselahs at the entrance of Les Cavistes. 1970, 1985, 2000, and others are on display as a souvenir of our restaurant’s 10th-anniversary party.

The unique feature of these bottles is that they are all from the same estate, Château Patache d’Aux in the Médoc. They drank very well in 2022, and we can only rejoice at the arrival of the 2016 vintage this week at the SAQ.

Located 10 kilometers inland from the estuary in the northern Médoc, Château Patache d’Aux has been producing wine since the mid-17th century. Acquired by the Antoine Moueix consortium in 2016 and classified as a Cru Bourgeois since, the estate is now oriented toward the production of more modern wines.

A classic blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 41% Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, we are dealing here with a classic Bordeaux red featuring black fruit and anise, with a rich, long palate supported by silky tannins. We will be delighted to enjoy this even more remarkable ’16 vintage after 8 years of waiting.

• To pair with it: Grilled flank steak and sautéed mushrooms,
• For the anecdote: The Patache d’Aux stagecoach is part of Médoc history. The term “patache” actually means a stagecoach in the local dialect.
• To better understand Bordeaux: Get on the waiting list for our workshop on the subject this autumn.
• To take things further in 2016, you can try this 2016 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Château Lamothe-Bergeron at $30 at the SAQ (14887634)