The 2015 Château Fombrauge is an elegant and complex wine, offering a refined tasting experience. With its primarily Merlot blend, it perfectly reflects the rich and silky character of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines. This vintage is an excellent choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking a deep, well-balanced wine with impressive aging potential. It’s ideal for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
2015 Château Fombrauge Grand Cru
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The 2015 Château Fombrauge is an elegant and complex wine, offering a refined tasting experience. With its primarily Merlot blend, it perfectly reflects the rich and silky character of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines. This vintage is an excellent choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking a deep, well-balanced wine with impressive aging potential. It’s ideal for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
Wine Estate: Château Fombrauge
Grapes: Merlot
Region: Saint-Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L bottle
Description
The 2015 Château Fombrauge is a distinguished red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, known for its richness and elegance. This vintage embodies the expertise of the estate, reflecting the exceptional qualities of the Saint-Émilion terroir. Château Fombrauge is renowned for its meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking, offering a wine that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity.
Blend
This wine is primarily composed of Merlot, the signature grape of Saint-Émilion. Merlot is chosen for its ability to produce rich, velvety, and complex wines with fruity aromas and a silky texture. Perfectly suited to the region’s clay-limestone soils, it contributes to the wine’s softness and depth.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep, intense red color with purple highlights, reflecting its concentration and youthful vibrancy.
Nose: The nose is rich and complex, offering enticing aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and plum. Notes of chocolate, vanilla, and tobacco are present, along with subtle hints of spices and leather, adding layers to the aromatic bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the 2015 Château Fombrauge stands out for its richness and velvety texture. The flavors of ripe red fruits are well-integrated with dark chocolate, coffee, and cedar wood notes. The tannins are fine and well-blended, providing elegant structure and impressive length. The acidity is well-balanced, offering freshness and contributing to the wine’s complexity.
Aging Potential
The 2015 Château Fombrauge has good aging potential. While it is already enjoyable, it will continue to evolve over the next 8 to 12 years, gaining further depth and complexity with time.
Food Pairings
This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru pairs harmoniously with a variety of dishes. It is an ideal match for grilled or roasted red meats, such as ribeye steak, beef fillet, or lamb rack. It also pairs well with saucy dishes, game, and aged cheeses like Comté or Roquefort. Dishes featuring mushrooms, truffles, or roasted vegetables are also perfect complements for this wine.
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