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Winery | Château Fombrauge |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Cabernet Franc |
Region | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru |
Wine style | Bordeaux Saint-Émilion |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | Color is ruby red, brilliant, clear. The nose is rather expressive, of average complexity. The first fruits are blackcurrant and cherry. Friandy, rather supple, not very voluminous, the mouth is characterized by its balance: an acidity and a quasi absence of tannins favor the impression of roundness. Beautiful finish, elegant, fresh. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Made predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Saint-Émilion wines tend to have a rich, mouth-drying tannic structure, which is balanced by the more juicy characteristics of plum and black cherry fruit, along with chocolate and sweet spice, developing savory tobacco and cedar characteristics with age.
The best Saint-Émilion wines will exhibit a terrific mineral vein, the result of vines being...
