Château GagnardCuvée Pontus Fronsac

Red wine of Libournais of Bordeaux of France

The Cuvée Pontus Fronsac of Château Gagnard is a red wine from the region of Libournais of Bordeaux.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Pontus Fronsac

Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Pontus Fronsac

Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Pontus Fronsac

Lamb

The Cuvée Pontus Fronsac of Château Gagnard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of boeuf en daube, giouvetsi (greek dish) or stuffed rabbit in the oven.

Details and technical informations about Château Gagnard's Cuvée Pontus Fronsac.

Winery

Château Gagnard

Grape varieties

Cabernet franc , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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.

Informations about the Château Gagnard

The winery offers 4 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Libournais in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Gagnard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Libournais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 250000 of of France wines

In the top 5500 of of Libournais wines

In the top 450000 of red wines

In the top 850000 wines of the world

The wine region of Libournais

Bordeaux right bank around Libourne, the world cradle of great Merlots. Velvety, opulent reds with signature notes of ripe plum, black cherry, truffle, cocoa, leather and sweet spices, round tannins and a fleshy palate - age-worthy wines. Dominant Merlot (70-80%) thrives on cold clay-limestone, complemented by Cabernet Franc (Bouchet) with raspberry and bell-pepper notes. Stars: Saint-Émilion (UNESCO), Pomerol (Pétrus), Fronsac.

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.