Château Teynac
St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2020 vintage. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
2020 vintage. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Mar 29th, 2026
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits with slight toasty spice, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, currants and black cherry with licorice, oak and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, ending with fruit, oak and earthy spice. Drinking well now!
Deep Ruby color with aromas of red and black fruits with slight toasty spice, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, currants and black cherry with licorice, oak and tobacco. Fine tannins, medium+ finish, ending with fruit, oak and earthy spice. Drinking well now!
Feb 26th, 20262019 vintage. Another lovely, elegant Teynac.
2019 vintage. Another lovely, elegant Teynac.
Oct 13th, 20252020 vintage. Another gorgeous Teynac, one of the rare non-classified Saint-Julien estates. This is all about finesse and elegance, don't expect an overextracted monster. Refined nose with blackberries, cassis, flowers, and the most delicate touch of oak. Medium-bodied, with juicy berries, subtle spices, and the typical 2020 freshness. Very good length. A beautifully delicate Saint-Julien that is drinking well already. I raised a glass to Philippe Pairault who recently passed. Kudos to his lovely daughter Eléonore to honour her father's legacy. Abv. 13,5%.
2020 vintage. Another gorgeous Teynac, one of the rare non-classified Saint-Julien estates. This is all about finesse and elegance, don't expect an overextracted monster. Refined nose with blackberries, cassis, flowers, and the most delicate touch of oak. Medium-bodied, with juicy berries, subtle spices, and the typical 2020 freshness. Very good length. A beautifully delicate Saint-Julien that is drinking well already. I raised a glass to Philippe Pairault who recently passed. Kudos to his lovely daughter Eléonore to honour her father's legacy. Abv. 13,5%.
May 26th, 2025
Lean, focused, well polished black fruits and some mineral edge, with fine tannins
#sommcon
Lean, focused, well polished black fruits and some mineral edge, with fine tannins
#sommcon
2017 vintage. One of the rare non-classified Saint-Juliens. A very successful wine for a vintage that was a mixed bag, but also underrated for the good wines. Black fruits and a hint of vanilla, medium-bodied, juicy, and fresh, with velvety tannins and good length. One of the best vintages for Teynac! Nice value too. Well worth seeking out. Abv. 13%.
2017 vintage. One of the rare non-classified Saint-Juliens. A very successful wine for a vintage that was a mixed bag, but also underrated for the good wines. Black fruits and a hint of vanilla, medium-bodied, juicy, and fresh, with velvety tannins and good length. One of the best vintages for Teynac! Nice value too. Well worth seeking out. Abv. 13%.
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2024
2021 vintage. Last tasted 1.7.26 (9.2) and 10.8.25 (9.2). Picked up another case for the resto to have (another) cheap chicken BDX to drive. The St. Julien class shines through in the nose, body and finish. Classy. Still $27.10 a bottle resto cost for now but methinks the current supply predates the tariffs gigglefest. 2.6.26.
2021 vintage. Last tasted 1.7.26 (9.2) and 10.8.25 (9.2). Picked up another case for the resto to have (another) cheap chicken BDX to drive. The St. Julien class shines through in the nose, body and finish. Classy. Still $27.10 a bottle resto cost for now but methinks the current supply predates the tariffs gigglefest. 2.6.26.
Feb 7th, 20262021 vintage. Last tasted 10.8.25 (9.2). Light-medium bod this visit vs medium bod previous go round. Fantastic nose still redolent of dark fruit-infused graphite, blood, night time riverbank mud and dark chocolate-covered cherry. Finish currently that artificial, grapey cough syrup mixed with espresso...a veritable ayahuasca potion flavor (don't ask me how I know) and fairly bitter. Wine all about the approach and handshake vs the actual transaction but still very interesting and worth the super affordable price. Not the biggest BDX so you could easily bounce into Rhône or Burgundy or Bandol to keep the party going. 1.6.26.
2021 vintage. Last tasted 10.8.25 (9.2). Light-medium bod this visit vs medium bod previous go round. Fantastic nose still redolent of dark fruit-infused graphite, blood, night time riverbank mud and dark chocolate-covered cherry. Finish currently that artificial, grapey cough syrup mixed with espresso...a veritable ayahuasca potion flavor (don't ask me how I know) and fairly bitter. Wine all about the approach and handshake vs the actual transaction but still very interesting and worth the super affordable price. Not the biggest BDX so you could easily bounce into Rhône or Burgundy or Bandol to keep the party going. 1.6.26.
Jan 7th, 20262021 vintage. Medium body. Decided, (red) Bordeaux stink stank stunk scents on the nose. Drank a little pretty, drank a little durty. Simply nice St. Julien juice for the price. $27.10 a bottle resto cost. Ridiculous complexity for the price. Picked up a case but may pick up more as this is a personal, cheap chicken, jam stylistically. 10.8.25.
2021 vintage. Medium body. Decided, (red) Bordeaux stink stank stunk scents on the nose. Drank a little pretty, drank a little durty. Simply nice St. Julien juice for the price. $27.10 a bottle resto cost. Ridiculous complexity for the price. Picked up a case but may pick up more as this is a personal, cheap chicken, jam stylistically. 10.8.25.
Oct 8th, 2025