Château FontbaudeSélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-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 Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux from the Château Fontbaude
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Fontbaude 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 Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Fontbaude in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux
The Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Fontbaude matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of cicadas at the chib, guinea fowl with olives or chicken tenderloins with lemon cream.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontbaude's Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-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 Sélection Vieilles Vignes Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux from Château Fontbaude are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 0.
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 Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux right bank east of Saint-Émilion: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) - fleshy and fruity with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, undergrowth and a touch of spice, round tannins and signature velvet. Perfumed Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon in support. A style close to Saint-Émilion at an accessible price. AOC (2009, Côtes de Bordeaux), ~2,300 ha over 9 communes, clay-limestone on plateau and gravel, ageing 5-12 years.
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: Groslot
See grolleau.
