2015 Chateau de France
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Tasting notes
Classic and elegant. Black-fruited, subtle and black-peppery fresh at the same time. Sleek tannins encompassing a left-bank minerality inside glowing fruit. More-ish and discreetly attractive. (TC)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Surprisingly accessible – ripe yet fresh with the fruit masking a light to medium charge of fine tannins. Confident and appetising. But perhaps not for the very long term. (JR)
The 2015 de France is a terrific everyday drinker. There is more than enough depth to the dark cherry, plum, smoke, leather and earthy notes to support at least a handful of years of fine drinking. This rustic, flavorful Pessac Léognan is best suited to the dinner table. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot.
The medium garnet-purple colored 2015 de France opens with black plums and raspberry leaves with damp soil, dried herbs and beef notes. Medium-bodied, it's fresh and elegant with chewy tannins and a mineral finish.
About the producer
Neighbouring Ch. de Fieuzal, Ch. de France has been making wine since the 17th century. Purchased by the Thomassin family in 1971, investment has been significant – as has the associated rise in quality.