CHATEAU LA VIELLE CURE FRONSAC 750ML 2018
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Description
CHATEAU LA VIELLE CURE FRONSAC is a prestige Bordeaux red wine from the Fronsac appellation, known for its rich Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blends. It presents a robust flavor profile with prominent dark fruit notes, earthy undertones, and subtle tannins that reflect the region's limestone and clay soils.
This wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, including roasted meats, grilled vegetables, and hearty stews. It also complements rich cheeses and can be enjoyed alongside dark chocolate desserts for a delightful finish.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Libournais |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | FRANCE-BORDEAUX ROUGE |
Expert Reviews
This is intense with tons of tar and cloves against the well-defined cassis fruits and lovely vibrant violet edging. The silky texture and legs indicate generous alcohol, but this is balanced, if on the larger side. It takes its time in the glass, at first a little overpowering, but it settles into itself and has been well handled offering good ageing potential. There were new owners as of harvest 2018, as French entrepreneur Jérôme Pignard took over from American co-owners; the Gant, Ferenbach and Sachs families.
This is so delicious already with wonderful, tight and polished tannins, medium body and a long, flavorful finish. Always excellent quality for the money.
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Vieille Cure opens with cedar chest, graphite and tree bark scents, giving way to a core of baked blackberries, stewed plums and cherry compote, with wafts of Sichuan pepper and star anise. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) is wearing a lot of oak at this stage, with a good core of baked black fruits and loads of exotic spice accents, supported by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing woody. Give it a good 5 years for the oak to integrated and drink it over the next 12-15 years or more.