Chateau De Carles AOP Fronsac

Vintage 2018
by Château de Carles
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region dop Bordeaux,Bordeaux
Country France
Medal Score
15.0
5 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe black plumdark cocoacedarvioletroasted espresso
Palate

Medium-plus body with polished yet firm tannins and bright acidity, offering a silky, layered texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, echoing notes of black fruit, graphite, and subtle oak spice.

Food Pairings
  • • roasted duck breast with blackberry reduction
  • • grilled rib-eye with herb butter
  • • lamb tagine with prunes and almonds
  • • aged Saint-Nectaire cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2035

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours International de Lyon 2021
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
Gold Challenge International du Vin 2021
Silver Les Citadelles du Vin 2021
Bronze Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon 2021

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