Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc - Château Fontesteau Médoc

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc - Château Fontesteau MédocThe Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc from Château Fontesteau Médoc in Bordeaux displays a bright, purplish-red color in the glass. At the rim, there is a transition to garnet. When swirled in the glass to let it breathe, this red wine reveals an excellent balance, as it neither appears watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. On the nose, this Château Fontesteau Médoc red wine shows various notes of blackberry. As if that wasn't impressive enough, additional aromas like blackcurrant and chocolate emerge from the aging in small wooden barrels. This wine tastes pleasantly dry. It has been bottled with 5.3 grams of residual sugar. As one would expect from a wine in this price range, this French wine delights with exquisite balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require much sugar. This dense red wine presents itself as balanced and multifaceted on the palate. Its distinct fruit acidity makes the Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this aged wine from the Bordeaux region impresses with beautiful length, showcasing hints of blackberry once again. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the limestone-dominated soils become apparent. Vinification of Château Fontesteau Médoc Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc The balanced Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc from France is a blend made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In Bordeaux, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on limestone soils. After manual harvesting, the grapes are immediately transported to the winery. Here, they are selected and gently crushed. Following this, fermentation takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the elegant Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc is aged in oak barrels for several months. Food Pairing for Château Fontesteau Médoc Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc This French wine is perfect for a wide variety of fantastic dishes, but is also a delight when enjoyed on its own.