Monday, April 11, 2022

Chateau de Carles Fronsac, 2011

 

Wines from the Bordeaux regions of Fronsac and Canon Fronsac were favorites of mine in the late 1980s. They always offered good value and still do. 

Deep brilliant ruby red. Vibrant smells and flavors of dark cherry, plums, dried flowers and spice. More oak than I remember from the Fronsacs of the mid- to late-1980s. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec is the blend, and it works well. Lush feel on the tongue and good grip on the finish.

This 2011 was on sale for about $15 several years ago at World Market. At the same price, I would be a buyer again.

No comments:

Post a Comment