Red French Chateau de Cremat Bellet Rouge
Red French Chateau de Cremat Bellet Rouge 2022 wine
Red French Chateau de Cremat Bellet Rouge 2022 wine. No need to decant, but best to open it an hour before service.
Built in 1906 by Antoine Mari, Chateau de Cremat is located on the hills just above Nice. The estate extends over 12 hectares of vineyards in the lesser-known Bellet appellation and was taken over by the Derichebourg family in 2017.
Bellet Rouge is a blend of organically grown Folle Noir and Grenache grapes harvested manually from vineyards situated at 230 meters altitude with south/southeast exposure. The vines grow on poor stony, clay-silica-limestone soil called Poudingue, benefitting from sea breezes that promote plant health.
After fermentation and skin maceration, the wine ages for 12 months in 500-liter truncated cone-shaped oak vats and demi-muids. It exhibits a bright garnet color with purple reflections and a lively, intense aromatic profile.
The nose reveals notes of blackberry, morello cherry, and blackcurrant with subtle hints of violet. On the palate, it is expressive and floral, round and smooth, with medium body and refreshing acidity. Velvety tannins and a long, harmonious finish recall sweet spices and cocoa.
Pairs excellently with red onion Tarte Tatin, roast beets, or a juicy entrecôte.
Red French Chateau de Fieuzal 2019 wine
Red French Chateau de Fieuzal 2019 wine. It is recommended to decant it for an hour.
Located near the Gironde estuary in the Pessac-Leognan AOC, Chateau de Fieuzal dates back to the 16th century. Originally founded by the Garderes family, ownership passed through the Fieuzal family until 1851. Since 2001, it has been owned by Brenda and Lochlann Quinn, with Stephen Carrier managing operations since 2007.
The vineyards cover more than 70 hectares with vines averaging 30 years old, planted on millenary gravel soils. The blend consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
After manual grape selection and controlled fermentation, the wine is aged 12–18 months in oak barrels. It shows a deep red color and complex aromas of blackberry, black cherry, forest berries, spices, and mineral nuances.
On the palate, the wine is dense with balanced structure and silky tannins. The long finish highlights fruity notes.
Perfect with Filet Mignon or a juicy Chateaubriand.
White French Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2015 wine
White French Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2015 wine is a focused, medium to full-bodied white bursting with aromas of white flowers, orchard fruits, buttered pastry, and ripe citrus.
Made from Sauvignon Blanc, providing structure and attack, and Semillon, contributing aromatic quality and sweet fruit notes, the wine originates from a region recognized since the 19th century for its quality.
Chateau de Fieuzal’s Blanc offers a silky, harmonious palate with grapefruit, green apple, nutmeg, minerality, and oak influence. Both grapes were aged a year in French oak before release.
The finish is long and packed with ginger zest. Ideal with roast poultry or rich fish dishes.
White French Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2019 wine
White French Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc 2019 wine shares many qualities with the 2015 vintage, showing a focused, medium to full-bodied style with aromas of white flowers, orchard fruits, buttered pastry, and ripe citrus fruits.
Composed mainly of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, this vintage also underwent a year in French oak, balancing power and elegance perfectly.
The palate is silky and harmonious with grapefruit, green apple, nutmeg, and minerality, culminating in a long, ginger-zest-packed finish.
Pairs wonderfully with roast poultry or rich fish dishes.
Red French Chateau de la Dauphine 2020 wine
Red French Chateau de la Dauphine 2020 wine comes from one of the oldest estates in Fronsac, with origins dating to the late 1600s and a chateau built in 1750.
Modern history began in 1985 with acquisition by the Moueix family, owners of Petrus and Chateau Trotanoy. Later, the Halley family purchased the estate and invested heavily to modernize it.
The estate spans 53 hectares on clay, limestone, and sandy soils atop a plateau. Since 2012, it has converted to organic agriculture and is experimenting with biodynamics.
The Grand Vin is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 12 months in 30% new French oak barrels.
The nose reveals dark plums, cassis, and blackberries. The palate is silky with firm tannins and intense dark fruit and herbal notes lingering on the finish.
Red French Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 wine
Red French Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021 wine is made by the Brunel family, winemakers since the 17th century. Gaston Brunel acquired the estate in 1945, and today two generations manage it.
The estate has 52 hectares of vineyards, mostly red varieties, plus 20 hectares of woodland supporting biodiversity and sustainability.
A unique feature is their distinctive bottle design, modeled after an ancient bottle Gaston discovered during cellar expansion, produced in Italy since 1964.
The classic Chateauneuf du Pape comes from vineyards with four soil types—pebbly “galets” for structure, limestone for minerality, clay, and sandy soils for elegance.
The wine is vinified and aged 9–14 months in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, creating a complex, multi-layered profile.