Château Clos Fontaine - Bordeaux Côtes de Francs

Château Clos FontaineBordeaux Côtes de Francs

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Bordeaux Côtes de Francs of Château Clos Fontaine is a red wine from the region of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux of Bordeaux.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs from the Château Clos Fontaine

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs of Château Clos Fontaine in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs of Château Clos Fontaine in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or black currant and sometimes also flavors of cedar, non oak or earth.

Details and technical informations about Château Clos Fontaine's Bordeaux Côtes de Francs.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2016
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2015
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2014
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2012
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2010
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 411110
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2009
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Bordeaux Côtes de Francs - 2005
In the top 100 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Bordeaux Côtes de Francs from Château Clos Fontaine are 2012, 2010, 2009, 2015 and 2004.

Informations about the Château Clos Fontaine

The winery offers 3 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Famille Thienpont.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Clos Fontaine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Bordeaux
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 2500 of of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux

The wine region of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux is located in the region of Côtes de Bordeaux of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château le Puy or the Château le Puy produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, floral or eucalyptus and sometimes also flavors of caramel, cinnamon or sour cherry.


The wine region of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.

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The word of the wine: Olfaction

Perception of odours and aromas by the olfactory bulb. Retroolfaction is the same phenomenon inside the mouth via the retronasal route.

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