Ch. Grace Fonrazade, St.-Émilion Grand Cru - 2016

Name: Ch. Grace Fonrazade, St.-Émilion Grand Cru
Brand: Ch. Grace Fonrazade
SKU: 32247
Price: 49.96 USD
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Item # 32247 750mL

A ten hectare estate nestled in the heart of the village of Saint-Emilion. Under new ownership, this estate is meticulously run with an emphasis on the vines. This is a Bordeaux of contradictions: finesse yet power, fruited yet structured. Certainly a wine you could cellar for years and a must-drink red wine for rare steaks.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

St.-Émilion

Producer

Ch. Grace Fonrazade

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Bold. Regal. Vigorous.There is an abundance of fine attributes in this powerful right bank Bordeaux. Château la Grâce Fonrazade is an estate of ten hectares in the heart of Saint-Émilion. The oldest vines on the property were planted in 1933. Stylistically their wines are classic, but not dusty or passé. This grand cru wine is quite modern indeed with its handsomely sculpted profile. The nose is invigorating with cassis, rose, black pepper and licorice. Aging in old barrels for twenty months gives it a velvety texture that sizzles on the palate. It's redolent of dark fruit, musk, bitter chocolate and spice with firm tannins. This is the estate's top wine that's ready to enjoy today or with a few more years in the cellar. From steak tartare to barbacoa this is a Saint-Émilion for all seasons.

- TD

Glossary

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