Château Haut-Fonrazade 2011 is a characterful red wine from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP. Located on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, the estate benefits from clay-limestone soils, ideal for Merlot, the dominant grape in this blend, alongside Cabernet Franc. The 2011 vintage, now fully matured, reveals a well-balanced, complex, and smooth wine that reflects the elegance of its terroir.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet red with brick reflections, showing graceful aging.
Nose: Mature and elegant bouquet, combining stewed black fruits, leather, sweet spices, truffle, and noble oak.
Palate: Soft attack, melted tannins, velvety texture. Flavors of plum, licorice, blond tobacco, with a long and fresh finish.
Finish: Long, refined, with lingering black fruit and spice notes.
Serving Temperature & Tasting Tips
Serve Château Haut-Fonrazade 2011 between 16 and 18°C, after decanting for 45 minutes. Ready to drink now, it can also age gracefully until 2026.
- Neat: Perfect for contemplative sipping.
- With food: A great match for hearty, traditional dishes.
Food & Wine Pairings
This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru pairs beautifully with:
- Sauced meats: Beef bourguignon, wild boar stew, coq au vin.
- Game: Roasted pheasant, venison fillet with cranberry sauce.
- Aged cheeses: Mature Comté, truffle Brie, Bleu d’Auvergne.
Best Moments to Enjoy
Château Haut-Fonrazade 2011 is ideal for:
- A festive meal featuring rich, traditional cuisine.
- A tasting evening with lovers of mature Bordeaux wines.
- A refined gift for connoisseurs of complex Grand Crus.
Characteristics
- Name: Château Haut-Fonrazade 2011
- Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP
- Region: Bordeaux, Right Bank
- Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Vintage: 2011
- Type: Red wine
- Aging potential: Until 2026
- Serving temperature: 16–18°C
- Volume: 75 cl
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