winery

Château Taffard de Blaignan

Bordeaux, France

Philosophy

Equilibrium of merlot and cabernet sauvignon aging 14–16 months in barrel and tank, yielding wines of deep garnet color with pronounced cassis and cherry aromatics, silken tannins, and persistent spice on the finish.

Reputation

The château takes its name from Jean Baptiste Taffard, sixteenth-century gentleman of the royal hunt; the Ordonnac terroir has supported vines since the fourteenth century. Atop one of the Médoc's highest points at 34 meters elevation, the domain benefits from graves—sand and gravel—mixed with clay-limestone soils ideally suited to fine ripening.

AllocationProperty acquired 2018 by Régis Porfilet and Jean Merlaut; previously under Vignobles Roux ownership (2013–2018). No organic/biodynamic certifications verified in search results. Commune-level location Ordonnac inferred from contemporary sources. No US, UK, or Japan-specific importers identified; Jean Merlaut operates direct export via jeanmerlautexport.com. Production volume not disclosed. Signature wines list sparse; only primary Médoc and second wine Le Cadet identified. Succession status marked 'transitioning' due to 2018 management change. Website languages limited to French. Cross-producer parallels withheld due to insufficient comparative tasting data.

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