COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Tessendey
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Tessendey Fronsac is a red wine from the Fronsac appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château Tessendey, it is primarily a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The estate is a family-run property with a history dating back to the 18th century, situated on hillsides with clay and limestone soils. The Fronsac appellation is known for producing wines with aging potential. The 2018 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to good grape maturity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family estate since the 18th century.
Fact 02
Fronsac's clay-limestone soils are key.
Fact 03
Vineyards sit around 30 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
Uses Lutte Raisonnée (sustainable farming).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Tessendey Fronsac is produced using Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in thermo-regulated cement tanks, followed by maceration for three to five weeks. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. Sustainable farming practices, known as Lutte Raisonnée, are employed in the vineyards. The estate's philosophy centers on precise viticulture and winemaking to reflect the terroir.
