Château de Fontcreuse - Cuvée F. rouge 2015
Provence
Red
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Cuvée F. in red is draped in a beautiful, brilliant deep purple color, and develops delicate red fruit aromas on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and intense, lightly vanilla-flavored fruit envelop the palate, while maintaining a well-balanced structure. An elegant wine to enjoy now!
Features
Estate
Château de Fontcreuse
Cuvée
Cuvée F.
Vintage
2015
Designation
IGP Bouches du Rhône
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Syrah, Caladoc
Terroirs
stony limestone-clay soils from the Cretaceous period
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
crushing, punching of the cap. Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Breeding
in barrels
Alcohol content
14 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep purple dress
Nose
with aromas of cherry, raspberry and vanilla
Mouth
structured and well-balanced. Elegant
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with meats in sauce, game and strong cheeses...
Château de Fontcreuse
IGP Bouches du Rhône
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
The château has a long and rich history, dating back to the 18th century. Until the 20th century, its agricultural activity focused on mixed farming, and it wasn't until 1922, with the purchase of the estate by Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Britannic Majesty, that viticulture took off. He cultivated not only the vines, but also his artistic taste, and it was thanks to him that illustrious artists came to spend time in Cassis. Acquired in 1987 by Jean-François Brando, the 25 hectares of vines are grouped around the château, at the foot of Charlemagne's crown, on a stony clay-limestone terroir. It has the distinction of producing 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For this year's tasting, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the whole range will be back.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the château under construction is the origin of the estate's name, which winegrower Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the French Revolution, the estate was also the home of the Commissaires de la République. Today, the vineyard covers 25 ha, producing Cassis wines of consistent quality. A sure bet.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PAUL T. Published on 05/08/2019
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Note and review by M. PIERRE M. Published on 10/08/2017
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