Le Cygne de Château Fonréaud – Bordeaux Blanc Sec – White – 2023:

 

FONREAUD LE CYGNE: A Premium Dry White Bordeaux for the Connoisseur

Introducing the FONREAUD LE CYGNE, a superb Dry White Bordeaux from Château Fonréaud. This premium cuvée, bearing the Chanfreau family’s swan emblem, is a modern revival of a classic Médoc white wine tradition. It stands out in the Bordeaux landscape, delivering a rich, complex, and age-worthy wine that rivals the quality of top Graves and Pessac-Léognan whites.

Sommelier’s Notes on the Blend

The Le Cygne blend is typically Sauvignon Blanc (for aromatic intensity), Sémillon (for texture and longevity), and a touch of Muscadelle (for floral lift). This meticulous composition results in a wine of great depth:

• Appearance: A clear, brilliant pale yellow with youthful green highlights.
• Aroma: Highly expressive bouquet of stone fruit (white peach), vibrant citrus peel, delicate white florals, and a hint of sweet spice from barrel fermentation/aging.
• Taste: The palate is full, round, and beautifully textured-a characteristic of the Sémillon-but is kept remarkably fresh and focused by the Sauvignon Blanc’s lively acidity.
• Aftertaste: A very long, clean finish with excellent persistence.

Food Matching & Serving Suggestions

This is a true gastronomic wine. Serve between 9°C and 12°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to luxurious seafood and rich poultry dishes.

• Pairing Suggestions: Coquilles St-Jacques à la Crème, Smoked Salmon Terrine, Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole, Hard Cheeses (e.g., Gruyère).
• A Thought: This wine proves that the Médoc is not just for world-class reds.

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