Fronsac rouge 2019 cuvée château de Carles
🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment . Solid, deep, a little rebellious. The kind of bottle that makes you say, “Okay, now that’s wine.” . Fronsac red, Cuvée Château de Carles . Vintage: 2019 . 🍇: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc . 👀: In the glass, it’s a deep red, almost cherry black. A color that catches the light like well-maintained old leather . 👃: First impression: ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, blackberry, but not in a sweet jam. No, here it’s wilder, more earthy. A slightly boozy plum note, a hint of cold tobacco, and that little woody touch that evokes an antique piece of furniture in a country house . 👄: The attack is frank, direct. No frills. The tannins are present, but well-integrated, like solid shoulders supporting the wine. The fruit returns, but darker, deeper. It glides on an almost velvety texture, with a tension that keeps everything in perfect balance. And the finish: long, sligh...