A charming Fronsac, typical of its appellation!
Robert Parker : 90/100Gault Millau 87/100This beautiful 15th-century Château is one of the oldest estates in Fronsac. Classified as a historic monument, it has been in the same family for over a century, and has a long history of producing outstanding wines. This cuvée château, to be enjoyed for the pleasure of the fruit, is made mainly from Merlot (80%). Aged 12 months in barrel, it reveals aromas of candied red fruits and spicy notes, a silky, generous and well-balanced palate with round, melted tannins. Ideal with prime rib...
Features
Estate
Château de Carles
Vintage
2004
Designation
Fronsac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Harvest
100% manual in small crates
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels. No new barrels.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby-red with light reflections
Nose
fresh and fruity with candied red fruits, vanilla, prunes
Mouth
silky and racy with fine balance and tannins
Serve
decant at 16° C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2008
Apogée
2009
Drink before
2011
Production
50,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
un gigot d'agneau sauce aux herbes, une épaule d'agneau braisée, un magret de canard sauce aux pruneaux, une pièce de boeuf rôtie, des cailles rôties ou grillées...<br/>
Château de Carles
Fronsac
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estate rated (2014 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
"Banker Stéphane Droulers created Cuvée Haut-Carles in 1994, to express the very best that the best terroirs of Château de Carles, owned by his wife Constance Chastenet de Castaing, could produce. Carefully vinified, luxuriously oaked, this cuvée was initially the archetype of modern Bordeaux, without falling into caricature. Composed of 90% Merlot, over time we discover a highly personal expression of a racy terroir that ages harmoniously.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 13/01/2014
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