Château Lalande-Borie
Château Lalande-Borie
Saint-Julien
2008
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2015-2032), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2032, with a drinking horizon to 2040.
The ‘08 Château Lalande-Borie.
Château Lalande-Borie 2008 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, 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 Lalande-Borie 2008 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2008 vintage
Château Lalande-Borie's 2008 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, France.
About Château Lalande-Borie
Château Lalande-Borie's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled lamb with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté cheese with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Lalande-Borie 2008?
Château Lalande-Borie 2008 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Julien, France.
What does Château Lalande-Borie 2008 taste like?
Château Lalande-Borie 2008 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Lalande-Borie 2008 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2013-2040. Within that arc, the peak window is 2015-2032. 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 Lalande-Borie 2008?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb with rosemary butter; Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté cheese with quince paste.