Winery
Chateau Le Vieux Fort
Region
Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France
Varietal
55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
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Tasting Note
With its magnificent ruby, crimson-tinged appearance, this Cru Bourgeois wine reveals aromas of macerated fruits with a hint of mint, lifted by roasted notes. Generous and rich on the palate, with relatively firm tannins that will soften over time. A highly characterful Cru Bourgeois wine that leaves a lasting impression of great elegance
Food Pairing
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Awards
Silver medal – Concours de Bordeaux Vins d’Aquitaine 2018
Gold medal – Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2013
One star (denotes a great wine) in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2014: “… the 2010 vintage reveals an elegant bouquet, with the emphasis on ripe fruits and candied fruits, enhanced by delicate, oaky notes and grilled nuances. Generous, consistent and fleshy, the first impressions on the bouquet are echoed on the palate and backed by well-extracted tannins…”