St. Emilion Grand Cru - Chateau la Fagnouse

St. Emilion Grand Cru - Chateau la FagnouseIn the glass, the St. Emilion Grand Cru from Chateau la Fagnouse presents a dense purple-red color. With a bit of time in the glass, this Old World red wine displays wonderfully expressive aromas of blueberry, blackberry, sour cherry, and black currant, rounded off with red currant and cherry. This wine tastes pleasantly dry. It has been bottled with exceptionally low residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities, and this French wine enchants with its finest balance despite all its dryness. Excellent taste does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. The finish of this red wine from the Bordeaux region, more specifically from Saint-Emilion, ultimately delights with a beautiful aftertaste. Vinification of Chateau la Fagnouse St. Emilion Grand Cru The foundation for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Cuvée St. Emilion Grand Cru from Chateau la Fagnouse is Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, there is a maturation period of several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for the St. Emilion Grand Cru from Chateau la Fagnouse This French red wine pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to veal tafelspitz with beans and tomatoes, stuffed bell peppers, or braised chicken in red wine.