Château Fontesteau – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:06:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Château Fontesteau – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 Château Fontesteau Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/haut-medoc/chateau-fontesteau-cru-bourgeois-2014/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:53:36 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=824 “This 2016 is a vintage characterised by its richness and harmony." - Dominique Fouin For more info, visit Château Fontesteau website. VARIETALS 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot VINTAGE  2016 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13 %
Residual sugar 0 g/l
Total Acidity 5 g/l
pH 3.87

APPEARANCE
Very rich garnet colour.

NOSE
The nose is expressive, opening onto jammy aromas of red cherry and strawberry.

PALATE
The palate is ample and full-bodied with a tense, fresh structure.
The tannins are rich and tasty, conferring flavour and length to the wine.
A remarkably balanced vintage with a real force of character.

AGEING
75% of the blend is aged for 12 months in barrels (20% new), the remained 25% in vat.

PAIRING
Charcuterie, red meat, grilled dishes, game, cheeses and chocolate desserts.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
It may be aged in the bottle for over 10 years.

RATINGS

3.8

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