Château Croix de PrairieFrancs - Côtes de Bordeaux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux from the Château Croix de Prairie
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Croix de Prairie in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux
The Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Croix de Prairie matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, porcini sauce or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Château Croix de Prairie's Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux from Château Croix de Prairie are 2016, 2007, 2009, 2011
Informations about the Château Croix de Prairie
The Château Croix de Prairie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux
Smallest and most continental Bordeaux AOC (renamed 2009, clay-limestone): Merlot signature red king (~50%) complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon — remarkable power and harmony, beautiful tannic structure with deep aromas of plum, blueberry, leather and vanilla oak nuances, decade-long ageing. Sauvignon, Sémillon and Muscadelle in complex whites with floral notes, citrus, dried fruits and honey.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Drawing
Synonymous with racking.
