Bordeaux
Château Tour du Moulin - Fronsac - Magnum - Red - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Fronsac
Grape variety: 85% Merlot, 12,5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0,5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 15 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 150 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 95/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 Fronsac Red Magnum once again proves that this appellation can rival its prestigious neighbors on the Right Bank. Blending Merlot and Cabernet, it opens with an impressively pure nose of perfectly ripe black fruit aromas, accented by delicate hints of truffle that will become more pronounced over time. The palate is structured and refined, showing fine tannins and remarkable freshness. An outstanding Selection Committee Favorite, offering exceptional value and rated 95/100!Vinification:
Hand harvested in individual plots. Plot-based vinification, long and gentle maceration for aging and freshness. Aged in barrels for 12 months and 10 in vats.Color:
Dark, beautiful extraction, almost black carmine.Nose:
Very pure, characterised by ripe, fresh black fruit, with very slight truffle notes that will intensify with time.Palate:
A dense, beautifully structured wine with fine tannins, highlighted by lovely freshness and expressive fruit flavors.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled flank of beef, porcini mushrooms à la Bordelaise, rack of lamb in a herb crust, roast capon with figs.Cellar aging:
From today until 2031
There are many ways to uncover a hidden gem. It was thanks to a generous estate in Pomerol that we discovered Château Tour du Moulin, the family property of Vincent Dupuch.
An esteemed expert of Bordeaux vineyards and terroirs, Vincent Dupuch has established an outstanding reputation as a discreet consultant to some of the region’s greatest wines, including a prestigious Premier Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion and several renowned, almost untouchable estates in Pomerol.