Château Haut-Cadet
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2031.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2031.
The ‘15 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 is a Merlot from France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Château Haut-Cadet's 2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Merlot from France.
About Château Haut-Cadet
Château Haut-Cadet's Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Merlot from France.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Grilled ribeye steak with charred onions
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015?
Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 is a Merlot from France.
What does Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 taste like?
Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2025. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Haut-Cadet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary garlic; Grilled ribeye steak with charred onions; or Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction.