Whilst the intense purple colour is striking, it is the power of the aroma that is most compelling.  This is a rich and complex wine with note of ripe fruits and spices: cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and hints of leather, backed by toasted notes. The length on the palate is incredible and the balance is perfect. 

Château Thénac is one of the rare wines that carries the name of its village. According to historians, the Thénac name is a reference to Athena, ancient goddess of wisdom.

The monks perhaps heard this call to wisdom when in 1109, they decided to build a priory dedicated to Saint Benoit. The priory stood for centuries before being destroyed during the Protestant rebellions of 1621. A new château was built on the ruins and was passed down from family to family until the arrival of the Shvidler family in 2001.

After a mild winter and spring, the months of June and July were dry and very hot. Despite not being at record levels, these conditions meant that the flowering and ripening happened perfectly and quickly. A fresh and wet August caused the growing season to recommence leading into an ideal September and October which were both mild and dry. This allowed the grapes to be harvested at their optimum maturity. These near-perfect weather conditions during the decisive periods of the growing cycle has meant that we can justifiably call 2015 a great vintage. 

This wine is ideal to drink with dishes such as stews of hare, wild boar or even with chocolate desserts.