Château l'Isle Fort - Bordeaux Supérieur - Red - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 Bordeaux Supérieur Red is a true classic, framed by deep, creamy tannins that will win over many. The perfectly ripe nose reveals vibrant notes of forest floor with a delicate hint of truffle. The supple palate, fine tannins, and well-integrated oak create a smooth, easy-drinking wine, ready to enjoy today. Rated 91/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks, vatting for 21 to 28 days, malolactic fermentation partly in barrels.
Aged for 14 months in vats for 50% of the harvest and in barrels for the remaining 50%.

Color:

Brilliant dark red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Beautifully mature, with notes of undergrowth and a fine truffle touch.

Palate:

Supple with delicate tannins, this well-integrated woody wine is easy to digest and ready to drink!

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prime rib of beef with rosemary, duck breast and reduced blackcurrant jus, pulled pork with spices.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027.

A hidden gem of Bordeaux with 1 star in the RVF Guide, Château L'Isle Fort is a must-visit in the vineyard! Spanning just 8 hectares, this small estate, nurtured like a garden, is nestled in a protected environment of lakes, meadows, hills, and forests.

In this natural setting, Sylvie Douce and François Jeantet have been crafting an impeccable range of wines for over 20 years—delicious and elegant Bordeaux wines, offered at very reasonable prices!