Carlmagnus Fronsac 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carlmagnus
Label Name:
 
Fronsac
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Fronsac (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; James Suckling 90–92

Tasting Note
Ripe black and blue fruits (plum, blackberry, blueberry) with hoisin, licorice, clove and dark chocolate notes; velvety texture, peppery lift and long earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roast beef, lamb, roast duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef short ribs with soy-based sauces.

Production Method
Fermented in oak tanks/vats, then matured ~18 months in oak barrels (approximately 50% new). Blend aged and assembled before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Fronsac estate led by Arnaud Roux-Oulié; vineyards planted on clay-limestone soils producing Merlot-dominant right-bank Bordeaux wines.