Château Jean Faux "Ste Radegonde", Biodynamic, Bordeaux Superieur, France 2016
Bordeaux, France
Tasting Notes
Very intense on the nose with elegant red fruit, clove and some leather with elegant hints of the oak ageing. Lots of freshness and elegance in the mid-palate. Red fruits, lighter dark fruits, some sweet spice and little flowery notes from the Cabernet Franc. An elegant and long lasting finish.
Food Matches
Grilled Duck Breast, Game & Thai Green Vegetable Curry
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2016
Style Medium Bodied Reds
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Grower Name Chateau Jean Faux
Grape Variety Merlot
ABV 14.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Biodynamic, Vegan
SKU CJFSTERADEGR16
Grower
Chateau Jean Faux
Chateau Jean Faux is steeped in history, with roots dating back to the 18th Century. The Village of Sainte Radegonde is situated on the Southern slopes of the Dordogne facing Saint Emilion and is named after Ezéchiel du Mas, Comte de Mélac; child of Saint Radegonde and one of Louis XIV’s most famous generals. The modern age for the Chateau began in 2002… Read More
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a region in south-west France bisected by the river Gironde Estuary, producing high quality red, white and sweet wines. The region can be split into two distinct styles on different sides of the river, 'left bank' and 'right bank'. On the left bank the vineyards are typically free-draining gravel soils, while the right bank has a higher… Read More
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Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety, famous for its use in the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion on Bordeaux's right bank and now of immense popularity the world over, competing with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted black grape. It is used both as a single varietal where it produces wines of a fruit-driven nature, with soft and ripe black fruit flavours and gentle… Read More
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