Château Vieux MouleyreLe Petit Âne Fronsac
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.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Le Petit Âne Fronsac from the Château Vieux Mouleyre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Petit Âne Fronsac of Château Vieux Mouleyre in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Le Petit Âne Fronsac
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Petit Âne Fronsac
Original food and wine pairings with Le Petit Âne Fronsac
The Le Petit Âne Fronsac of Château Vieux Mouleyre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, leg of lamb with spices or duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits.
Details and technical informations about Château Vieux Mouleyre's Le Petit Âne Fronsac.
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 Le Petit Âne Fronsac from Château Vieux Mouleyre are 2009, 2011, 2015, 2012 and 2008.
Informations about the Château Vieux Mouleyre
The Château Vieux Mouleyre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Fronsac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fronsac
Bordeaux AOC on the right bank of the Dordogne at the gates of Libourne: Merlot reigns in red (~80%) with Cabernet Franc — intense, distinguished nose with signature notes of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, pepper and a spice box, full-bodied palate with firm yet never aggressive tannins evolving toward undergrowth, leather, tobacco and truffle, silky texture with age. AOC (1937), ~830 ha over 7 communes, hilly terroir of 'Fronsadais' limestone molasse and clay-limestone.
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: Grand cru classé
In the Bordeaux region, this refers to certain châteaux in the Médoc and also in Saint-Émilion which are classified.
