CHARTIER CRÉATEUR D`HARMONIES Fronsac 2012

Trialto Quebec
1370 Boulevard Rosemont
Montréal, QC H2Y 2C7
(514) 989-9657
CHARTIER CRÉATEUR D'HARMONIES
Fronsac 2012
$18.05
* Suggested retail price
Portfolio
Trialto
Product code
12068070
Format
12x750ml
Listing type
SAQ General listing
Status
Available
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Fronsac
Varietal(s)
Merlot 86 %
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Franc 10 %
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 4 %
Alcohol percentage
13
Color
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Aging vessel type
Cask aging (in one and two-year-old
barrels)
Length of aging
12 months
ABOUT THIS WINERY
François Chartier is regarded internationally as one of the pioneering researchers in terms of
recipe creation and wine and food harmonies. Robert Parker says he is “Pure genius!”, while
Ferran Adrià and Juli Soler qualify him as “the number one expert on flavors”. Since winning the
prestigious Best Sommelier in the World award in 1994 (Grand Prix Sopexa, Paris), François
never ceased renewing himself and relentlessly pursuing his research.
TASTING NOTES
The origin of the lots selected, as well as is stunning maturity, for this 2012 vintage, give this
Bordeaux an unprecedented aromatic definition that is exceptional for its rank, as well as a
fruitiness that is bright with ripe and extra fine tannins. Plums, red fruit, button mushrooms, white
pepper and coffee all play a part in its aromatic profile.
WINEMAKING NOTES
This wine comes from the very good but heterogenous 2012 vintage during which only the best
hilly parcels - which is the case of this Fronsac—gave the best results. This new red Bordeaux
differs from the 2010 and 2011 vintages of this Fronsac due to the selection of new vine lots with
a better location in the hills of the Fronsac controlled designation of origin (A.O.C.), just a stones
throw to the West of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion.
- 89 Points Wine Align / Chacun Son
Vin
- 88 Points Wine Align / Chacun Son
Vin
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