Chateau Tessendey Fronsac
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
Owned by the d'Arfeuille family since 1972, Chateau Tessendey has undergone vast renovations to the vineyards, winery and cellars. Merlot takes up 75% of the Chateaus vineyards and the remaining 15% is Cabernet Franc. The resulting wines are powerful, yet charming and elegant.
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Chateau Tessendey Fronsac
€24.00
Ex Tax: €19.51
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is floral and elegant, violets blend with red and black fruits, with earthy and tobacco notes.
Palate
The palate is beautifully balanced, fine grainy tannins and a natural acidity support the incredible fruit character. The finish is long and intense.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Maturation
The wine is matured for 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol %
13.5%
Style
Dry and full-bodied red
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Producer
Famille d'Arfeuille
Food Matching
Food Matching
Delicious with game, a leg of lamb or a nice piece of rib beef, stuffed vegetables, or cheese.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Wine Enthusiast - 92 points.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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