" Bright notes of Damascus plum and lilac flow over a supple structure, finishing with light blood and mineral accents on the finish. Drink through 2026." (Wine Spectator 2021)
Features
Estate
Château Villars
Cuvée
Château Malvat
Vintage
2018
Designation
Fronsac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, 10-year-old vines
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional, 21-day maceration with pumping twice a day, fermentation temperature 28°C.
Breeding
100% in tanks
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, dark purple colour
Nose
Concentrated, beautiful intensity, notes of black fruit, jammy plums, complemented by floral scents.
Mouth
Attractive aromatic power, fine tannins, balance and deliciousness, aromas of cherry, plum and blackcurrant, long, pleasant finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2026
Production
21,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck gizzard salad, chicken escalope, Saint-Nectaire cheese and cherry jam...
Château Villars
Fronsac
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Rated (guide 2021) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Bright notes of Damascus plum and lilac flow over a supple structure, ending with light blood and mineral accents on the finish. Drink through 2026.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
A specific parcel of the Château Villars estate is allocated to this wine. It is powerful, dense, dark with tannins and rich in alcohol and generous black fruit. A wine for laying down, it won't be ready before 2022.
James Suckling
Recommended area
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Rated wine (guide 2021) 88/100
About the wine:
Medium-bodied, soft, fresh and fruity with a pleasant red cherry and sweet plum character on the palate and finish. Best in its youth.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 03/08/2023
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