Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
The Château Fontesteau Cru Bourgeois 2016 is a red wine from the Haut Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. It features a very rich garnet color and offers expressive notes of jammy red cherry and strawberry on the nose. The palate is full-bodied and well-structured, with rich and tasty tannins that add depth and length. This vintage is remarkably balanced with a strong character, made from 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. It is aged for 12 months, primarily in barrels, and pairs excellently with charcuterie, red meat, and chocolate desserts. Suitable for drinking now or for cellaring for over 10 years.
Highlights
- Appearance: Very rich garnet color.
- Nose: Expressive with jammy aromas of red cherry and strawberry.
- Palate: Ample, full-bodied with a tense and fresh structure; rich and tasty tannins add flavor and length.
- Balance: A remarkably balanced vintage with a strong character.
- Ageing: 75% of the blend aged for 12 months in barrels (20% new); the remaining 25% in vat.
- Pairing: Complements charcuterie, red meat, grilled dishes, game, cheeses, and chocolate desserts.
- Readiness for Drinking: Can be aged in the bottle for over 10 years.
Winery Info
- Vintage: 2016
- Region: Haut Médoc, Bordeaux, France.
- Technical Data:
- Alcohol: 13%
- Residual Sugar: 0 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5 g/l
- pH: 3.87
- Varietals: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot.
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Introduce your palate to the exceptional Château Fontesteau Cru Bourgeois 2016 from the distinguished Haut Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage stands out with its very rich garnet color, captivating the eyes at first glance. Upon uncorking, it releases expressive aromas of jammy red cherry and strawberry, creating an irresistible bouquet.
On the palate, this wine is ample and full-bodied, presenting a tense and fresh structure complemented by rich and tasty tannins that provide both flavor and length. Delight in a remarkably balanced vintage, characterized by its real force of character. Perfect for enjoying now or for cellaring, as it may be aged in the bottle for over 10 years.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Region of Origin | France |
| Grape | |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 1 BTL, 6 BTL, 12 BTL, 24 BTL |
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