Château FontbaudeLe Pèlerin de Fontbaude
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 Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude from the Château Fontbaude
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude of Château Fontbaude in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude
Original food and wine pairings with Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude
The Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude of Château Fontbaude matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, milanese cutlets like in italy or duck breast in a crust.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontbaude's Le Pèlerin de Fontbaude.
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 Pèlerin de Fontbaude from Château Fontbaude are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Château Fontbaude
The Château Fontbaude is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Aragnan
A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).
