Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-ÉmilionChâteau Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion from the Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion of Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion 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 Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion of Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion
Pairings that work perfectly with Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion
Original food and wine pairings with Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion
The Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion of Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, lamb chops with lemon and herbs or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion's Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion.
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 Château Francs-Bories Saint-Émilion from Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion are 2018, 2014, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion
The Winery Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 62 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: Decanting
A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.
