Millesime 2016 | Chateau Vieux Grand Faurie

Millesime 2016 | Chateau Vieux Grand Faurie

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Rosso
Bordeaux (FR)
Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Enjoy it within 4 years
14% ABV
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Production and refinement

Merlot (75%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) grown on soils with red sands and limestone. The grapes are hand-harvested. The 2016 vintage in Bordeaux is considered one of the best in recent years.

Fermentation in stainless steel and aging in wood for one year.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

It has a beautiful, dense, and intense ruby red color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it is broad and generous, expressing fruity notes (with small red fruits prominent), along with subtle floral and spicy aromas.

Tasting

On the palate, it is exceptionally elegant: generous, soft, with a smooth and evolved tannin profile. The finish is long, with fruity returns.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Millesime 2016 | Chateau Vieux Grand Faurie ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion

Hectares of vineyards: 5

Chateau Vieux Grand Faurie

Château Vieux Grand Faurie is a winery with deep roots dating back to the 18th century, when the Bourrigaud family first began cultivating land in the Saint-Émilion region. Pascal Bourrigaud, representing the eighth generation, took over the property from his father Jean in 1994, continuing the ancestral traditions that define this historic vineyard.

Château Vieux Grand Faurie boasts a rich history and takes its name from the locality where it is situated, which is mentioned on a map drawn by Pierre de Belleyme, a geographer and engineer appointed by the intendant Jean-Etienne de Clugny. This map dates back to 1785 and was later included in the Napoleonic land registry of 1831.

Chateau Vieux Grand Faurie

Located in Saint-Émilion, Château Vieux Grand Faurie spans 5 hectares of ancient sandy and gravelly soils, which impart a fine and complex structure to the wine. The vineyard is predominantly planted with Merlot (75%), with small proportions of Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).

The wines produced are generous, soft, and elegant, with great aging potential. Château Vieux Grand Faurie thus represents a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, continuing to produce high-quality wines that fully express the character of the Saint-Émilion terroir.

Region and territory

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is one of the most important wine territories in the world. Not only does this region reach dizzying qualitative peaks, but it has consistently maintained those results, year after year, with top-notch quality.

Centuries of tradition and pursuit of quality have raised the bar and made Bordeaux wines famous: in 80% of cases, they are imposing red wines of remarkable structure and power, but there are also examples of botrytized or noble rot wines that complete the oenological panorama and elevate Bordeaux's reputation.

Bordeaux benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is maritime: mild winters, cool summers, abundant precipitation but very well absorbed by the soil rich in stones, breccia, and sediments. The soils are highly variable on the surface, not particularly fertile, and covered by a thin layer of breccia, while the deeper layers are rich in minerals.

Regarding the classification, most wines are designated as Cru Bourgeois, but otherwise, there is no homogeneous system for the entire region.

Saint-Emilion

The Saint-Émilion area, classified in 1954, is the only wine region in Bordeaux that undergoes a classification review every ten years. This classification system is divided into three categories: Premier Grand Cru Classé, the highest category, further subdivided into two groups (A and B), where group "A" includes wines of superior quality; Grand Cru Classé; and Grand Cru. Located in the heart of the Libournais region, Saint-Émilion is famous worldwide for its Merlot-based wines.

The wines range from easy-drinking and silky styles to more powerful and structured ones, suitable for long aging in the cellar.

The designation requires that all Saint-Émilion or Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines be red. The soils in this area are perfectly suited for Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties, which play a crucial role in the production of Saint-Émilion red wines.
The first style of wine is a light red blend, characterized by silky tannins and aromas of red fruits, plums, and spicy notes, labeled simply as Saint-Émilion, which has slightly lower quality requirements compared to other denominations in the region.
The second style is a rich red blend, featuring a deep color and a full body, with high tannins and floral, fleshy, flavorful, and herbal aromas, often labeled as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, as the grapes and vineyards meet or exceed the stricter quality expectations of the designation.
The term "Classé" on the label indicates that the wine is part of the Grand Cru Classé system. The term "Grand Vin de Bordeaux" signifies that the bottle represents the flagship wine of the winery.
A unique terroir and an ancient winemaking tradition that continues to thrive.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A red of great power, boasting numerous awards. Its imposing body, combined with elegance, calls for pairings at the table with dishes of equal structure and refinement. The subtle spicy note also allows for pairings by analogy.

Matching by contrast

This Bordeaux blend, with its evolved and silky tannins, pairs well with slightly oily and fatty dishes. Its savoriness can also be played in contrast: it is worth trying with dishes that have a subtle sweetness.

It pairs well with

Aged cheeses, red meats such as filet or beef stew, poultry like chicken and duck, game such as pheasant and wild boar, braised or stewed beef, as well as vegetarian dishes like ricotta ravioli. For a vegan option, try it with mushroom-based dishes.

Matching by concordance

A red of great power, boasting numerous awards. Its imposing body, combined with elegance, calls for pairings at the table with dishes of equal structure and refinement. The subtle spicy note also allows for pairings by analogy.

Matching by contrast

This Bordeaux blend, with its evolved and silky tannins, pairs well with slightly oily and fatty dishes. Its savoriness can also be played in contrast: it is worth trying with dishes that have a subtle sweetness.

It pairs well with

Aged cheeses, red meats such as filet or beef stew, poultry like chicken and duck, game such as pheasant and wild boar, braised or stewed beef, as well as vegetarian dishes like ricotta ravioli. For a vegan option, try it with mushroom-based dishes.

Wild boar stew with prunes

An exquisite main course, ideally cooked in the same wine you're tasting. Structured, rich in flavors and aromas, for unforgettable Sunday lunches.

Mushroom Risotto

A dish rich in aromas and flavor, creamy and of medium structure, delicate and elegant. Chanterelles, porcini, button mushrooms, or a mix... the possibilities for an impressive first course are endless!

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