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Bordeaux

Chateau de Francs Bordeaux Cotes de Francs 2018

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Product Information

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
ABV
14.5%
Closure
Cork
Bottle Size
75cl

Description

A great value red from St Emilion's lesser known neighbour, Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux. This wine has intense red and black fruit aromas on the nose, complimented by balanced oak aromas such as vanilla, chocolate and coffee. A full and harmonious wine, harvested from 30 year old vines and a sumptious blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Chateau de Francs Bordeaux Cotes de Francs

Tasting Note

A great value red from St Emilion's lesser known neighbour, Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux. This wine has intense red and black fruit aromas on the nose, complimented by balanced oak aromas such as vanilla, chocolate and coffee. A full and harmonious wine, harvested from 30 year old vines and a sumptious blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Producer

Co-owned by Dominique Hébrard and Hubert de Bouard (owner of Château Angelus), this 27.5-hectare property is situated on one of the highest hillsides in the Gironde in the Côtes de Francs.  The soil is clay-limestone, the vines’ average age is 30 years and the blend is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

All harvesting is by hand, vinification is in temperature controlled stainless-steel vats and the wines are matured in barrique for 14 months (20% new).

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