Bordeaux
Château Tour du Moulin - Fronsac - Red - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Fronsac
Grape variety: 85% Merlot, 12,5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0,5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 15 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A wine rated 95/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2022 Red Fronsac once again proves that this terroir rivals the potential of its prestigious Right Bank neighbors. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet, it opens with a beautifully pure nose of perfectly ripe black fruit, accented by subtle truffle hints that will only deepen with time. The structure is dense yet refined, with fine tannins and remarkable freshness. A standout favorite, offering incredible quality for the price and rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee!Vinification:
Hand-harvested by plot. Vinification by plot, with long, gentle maceration to aging elegance and freshness. Aged in barrels for 12 months and 10 months in vats.Color:
Dark, well extracted, almost black carmine.Nose:
Exceptionally pure, showcasing aromas of ripe, fresh black fruit with delicate truffle notes that will deepen over time.Palate:
A dense, well-structured wine with fine tannins, beautifully balanced by refreshing flavors and a lively freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled beef flank steak, ceps à la bordelaise, herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast capon with figs.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
There are many ways to find a hidden gem, and we were lucky enough to discover Château Tour du Moulin, the family estate of Vincent Dupuch, through a trusted Pomerol connection.
Dupuch is a Bordeaux terroir expert with a stellar reputation, quietly consulting for top-tier estates. He brings his expertise to a prestigious Premier Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion and even a few of Pomerol’s most revered names.