Francs Côtes de Bordeaux
The Francs Côtes de Bordeaux vineyard covers 525 hectares in 3 communes: Francs, Saint Cibard and Tayac. The terroir is composed of asteriated limestone in the south, covered by calcareous molasses known as "Agenais", and calcareous molasses known as "Fronsadais" in the rest of the appellation. Despite its predominantly easterly exposure, it benefits from excellent sunshine and low rainfall. Temperatures are lower in winter, higher in summer - 2 to 3° - than in the surrounding terroirs.
The grape varieties grown in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation are varied. For red wines, Merlot is in the majority, as in the rest of the Libourne region, accounting for between 50 and 60%. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon follow, accounting for 40-50%. For white wines, Semillon dominates with 60%, while Muscadelle and Sauvignon make up the balance.
Annual production in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation averages 26,000 hl (3,300,000 bottles) for the red appellation, 144 hl (19,000 bottles) for the dry white Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, and 50 hl (8,000 bottles) for the sweet Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
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Château Les Charmes-Godard - Francs Côtes de Bordeaux blanc 2021
2.7/5 (3 reviews)
93/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
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92/100 Yves Beck
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92/100 Vert de Vin
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91-92/100 James Suckling
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91/100 Vinous
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91/100 Decanter
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1*Étoile Hachette
"Fresh and lively, clean and crisp, it has a good balance between succulent and juicy, almost sorbet-like, with creaminess and suppleness. Good persistence and intensity, no mid-palate dip and a joyful lift on the finish." (Decanter 2022) - Definitely one of the best dry white wines in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation!
Château Puygueraud - Francs Côtes de Bordeaux blanc 2021
3/5 (1 review)
92-93/100 James Suckling
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92/100 Yves Beck
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91/100 Decanter
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91/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
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90-92/100 Vinous
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90-91/100 Vert de Vin
"Tropical fruit but also white stone fruit, nuanced nose of pear and white flower. Lively with orange and lemon juice and zest on the palate, giving a touch of sweet, tart and bitter, all nicely complex. I like the texture here, sharp but dynamic, taut and concentrated, there ' s a nice precision and good overall structure. " (Decanter 2022) - Château Puygueraud is owned by renowned winemaker Nicolas Thienpont, as are the Grands Crus Classés Pavie Macquin and Larcis Ducasse in Saint-Emilion.
Château La Prade Francs Côtes de Bordeaux 2012
4.3/5 (3 reviews)
16/20 Jancis Robinson
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91/100 Bettane & Desseauve
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90/100 James Suckling
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1*Étoile Hachette
"Very dark black cherry. Sweet fruit, just a little malty. Fine, dry mineral texture, more mineral than dry. Again lively freshness and a really juicy finish, but there's also a firmer tannic structure around the fruit." (Jancis Robinson 2013)
Château Laclaverie 2010
2.8/5 (4 reviews)
From a varied soil combining marl and silt, this deep-colored 100% Merlot releases delicate aromas of ripe fruit, accompanied by hints of vanilla, leather and truffle. Body, finesse and balance characterize this fine vintage, and its structure ensures excellent ageing potential... Enjoy it now!
Château Marsau 2009
3.5/5 (2 reviews)
15,5/20 RVF
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14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
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89/100 Robert Parker
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Cité Hachette
"Chocolate aroma, more supple and generous than usual, structured volume, freshness... The wine expresses a seductive bouquet, blending toasty notes with those of good black fruit, then develops a full, rich body supported by powerful tannins. Marsau has become one of the star wines of the small Bordeaux Right Bank appellations". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France)
Château Puygueraud 2011
3.5/5 (4 reviews)
Notes : Robert Parker 87-90/100, Jancis Robinson 16/20, Jean-Marc Quarin 87/100
"Another fine opus from Puygueraud (the birthplace of the Thienpont family), the 2011 offers a dense blue/purple color accompanied by abundant aromas of blueberry, blackberry, charcoal and graphite. Clearly superior to its modest pedigree, this revelation of the vintage possesses good structure, beautifully pure fruit and decade-long drinkability." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) - Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Château de Francs 2005
4/5 (3 reviews)
Note : RVF 15,5/20
"This classic Côtes de Francs has shown flawless consistency over the years, with wines of fruity aromas and generous body, always at their best between two and five years of cellaring." (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2012 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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