Château Moulin Haut Villars 2012 – Fronsac

Château Moulin Haut Villars 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is beautifully fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit and slight notes of blueberry and chocolate. The palate is balanced, full, slightly fat and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of red fruit (raspberry, cherry) associated with a few small notes of plum, fig, mocha as well as a…

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Château Haut Ballet 2012 – Fronsac

Château Haut Ballet 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is powerful and aromatic. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, leather and slight notes of truffle and undergrowth combined with a hint of chocolate. The palate is fresh, balanced, structured, relatively complex, suave, frank and a bit creamy. In the mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry, wild strawberry and blackberry associated with…

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Château Beauséjour 2012 – Fronsac

Château Beauséjour 2012 – Fronsac

The nose reveals notes of ripe, plum and slight notes of blueberry associated with woody notes quite present. The mouth is charming, balanced, aromatic, a bit creamy and offers a little freshness. It expresses notes of juicy fruits, cassis, plum and slight notes of flowers associated with a touch of blueberry as well as hints…

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Château Tessendey 2012 – Fronsac

Château Tessendey 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is pleasant and aromatic. It reveals notes of cherry and berries associated with slight notes of spices as well as a few toasted notes and a hint of pepper. The palate is mineral and “fluid”. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum, strawberry and cherry combined with hints of flowers and spices….

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Château Fontenil 2008 – Fronsac

Château Fontenil 2008 – Fronsac

The nose reveals little notes of blueberry and slight woody notes associated with a discreet touch of liquorice. The palate is fresh, silky and fairly precise. Good structure. In the mouth it expresses notes of red fruit associated with a touch of blackberry and oak. The tannins are firm. Good length. The finish offers a…

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Château de La Dauphine 2012 – Fronsac

Château de La Dauphine 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is fruity and concentrated. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, cherry and strawberry. The palate is concentrated, dense, smooth, “gourmand” and offers a small smoothness and freshness. In mouth this Fronsac expresses notes of cassis, cherry, blackberry and strawberry associated with a few notes of spices (especially vanilla) in the background and dark chocolate…

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Château Les Trois Croix 2012 – Fronsac

Château Les Trois Croix 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is a bit discreet. It reveals notes of ripe fruit and small spices. The palate is mineral, supple and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of dark fruit and slight notes of coffee and spices.

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Château de Carles 2012 – Fronsac

Château de Carles 2012 – Fronsac

The nose reveals notes of ripe red fruit, blackberry and slight notes of flowers associated with a few notes of spices and a note of roasting. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, balanced, well structured and offers a relatively dense matter (medium body). In the mouth it expresses notes of cherry, blackberry and slight notes…

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Château de Carles – Cuvée Haut-Carles 2012 – Fronsac

Château de Carles – Cuvée Haut-Carles 2012 – Fronsac

The nose reveals notes of ripe fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) associated with a note of roasting, oak and leather. The palate is fresh, dense, fruity, structured and relatively concentrated. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry. The freshness is accentuated on the mid-palate. The tannins are well made but a bit young.

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Château Fontenil 2012 – Fronsac

Château Fontenil 2012 – Fronsac

The nose is fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of blueberry and plum associated with a wooded oaky notes. The palate is fresh, very mineral, creamy and offers a small complexity. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackcurrant, strawberry and slight notes of cherry associated with slight ans well-integrated oaky notes. Tannins are well…

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