Chateau La FleurSecond du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec 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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion from the Chateau La Fleur
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion of Chateau La Fleur in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion
Pairings that work perfectly with Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion
Original food and wine pairings with Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion
The Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion of Chateau La Fleur matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, lamb garam massala or duck casserole with turnips.
Details and technical informations about Chateau La Fleur's Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Second du Chateau La Fleur Saint-Émilion from Chateau La Fleur are 2011, 2012
Informations about the Chateau La Fleur
The Chateau La Fleur is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Saint-Émilion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Émilion
Jewel of Bordeaux's right bank: signature Merlot reigns in reds (~60%) — charming and velvety with notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, liquorice and a smoky-leather touch, round tannins and lush texture. Cabernet Franc (~30%) complements (wild strawberry, blackcurrant, violet), firm Cabernet Sauvignon in a touch. Age-worthy aromas (undergrowth, truffle). Legendary AOC (1955, UNESCO 1999), Grands Crus Classés, asteriated limestone and clays.
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: Fade
Wine lacking in sapidity, flat, soft and without character.
