Château Tour du Moulin - Fronsac - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 red Fronsac Château Tour du Moulin once again proves that this terroir has a potential that rivals the greatest. Blending Merlot and Cabernet into a supple and elegant juice, marked by notes of graphite, piquillos, and pepper, it offers a very accessible drink, already ready to enjoy. Take advantage of it quickly, especially at this price.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested by plot. Parcel-by-parcel vinification, long, gentle maceration to preserve elegance and freshness. Aged in barrels, 30% new and 70% one-wine barrels.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic expression in this blend, a fresh balance underlined by fine graphite and a hint of spice.

Palate:

The clean, pure attack highlights the ripeness of the grapes, with mellow tannins, a silky texture and a fresh finish with hints of pepper and menthol.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef flank steak, Bordeaux-style porcini mushrooms, herb-crusted rack of lamb, roast capon with figs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Vintage after vintage, Vincent Dupuch continues to enchant us with this Fronsac! Discover the latest vintage at a gentle price.

This great expert of the terroirs and Bordeaux vineyards has built a solid reputation as a consultant for the greatest names in the industry. He also works discreetly with a prestigious Premier Cru Classé from Saint-Emilion and some of the untouchable stars of Pomerol…