Château de Francs Les Cerisiers 2019

Francs Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

/ 5 ( reviews)

93pts, James Suckling, 2022

With less pomp and circumstance than the fancy Left Bank Grands Crus, the Right Bank's Côtes de Bordeaux offer exceptional quality and value. Côtes de Francs is top among them, offering in this 93-pt 2019 lavish chocolaty plum and spice character.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full, well balanced, smooth, long and voluptuous, aromatic lift

Aroma

Ripe notes of cassis, spice and chocolaty earthy notes

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Merlot Based Blend
France
Deep plum red

14.5% ABV
10.88 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2031

The beautifully restored, medieval Château de Francs has been the pet project of school friends Hubert de Boüard of Château Angélus and Dominique Hébrard, formerly of Château Cheval Blanc, since the 1980s. With such illustrious backgrounds, it was perhaps surprising that the two decided to invest in little known Côtes de Francs, Bordeaux’s smallest appellation. But it has proved a propitious move. Made mostly from hand-harvested Merlot, Les Cerisiers seduces with gorgeous aromas of blackberry, plum, crème de cassis and violet. It’s full bodied and intense with ripe, concentrated fruit, while ageing for over a year in oak casks (a third new) lends complexity and roundness. Open early and enjoy this fine claret with confit de canard or steak.

"Plum, chocolate and walnut character. Juicy and fruity. Creamy and solid tannins" James Suckling
93 points