Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc - Château Fontesteau Médoc

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc - Château Fontesteau MédocIn the glass, the Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc from Château Fontesteau Médoc presents a bright purple-red color. When the glass is held at a slight angle, a transition of the hue towards garnet red can be observed at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. If you give it some air in the glass by swirling, you can perceive an unparalleled balance in this red wine, as it does not show any watery, syrupy, or liqueur-like characteristics on the walls of the glass. The nose reveals various blackberry aromas in this Château Fontesteau Médoc red wine. As if that weren't already impressive, further aromas like black cherry and chocolate emerge from the aging in small wooden barrels. On the palate, the Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc from Château Fontesteau Médoc opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and balanced. This well-balanced red wine displays an incredibly dense texture on the tongue. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc caresses the palate pleasantly, without sacrificing freshness. The finish of this matured red wine from the Bordeaux region, specifically from Haut-Médoc, ultimately impresses with a lovely aftertaste. The finish is further complemented by mineral notes from the limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of Château Fontesteau Médoc Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc This balanced red wine from France is vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Bordeaux. The vines dig their roots deep into limestone soils here. After hand-picking, the grapes are quickly brought to the pressing house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. This fermentation is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is eventually bottled. Food Recommendation for the Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc from Château Fontesteau Médoc This French wine pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, but it is also a pleasure when enjoyed on its own.