Prince
Grape Variety: Merlot
Soil: Clay on limestone plateau
Age of Vines: 35 years
Harvested: Very selective sorting firstly manually and then using an optical sorting machine.
Fermented: In stainless steel thermo-regulated vats
Aged: Matured for 9 months in French oak barrels
Low Sulphites: 70mg/L (Organic Limit <100mg/L)
Sustainability: HVE 3 - Highest Level of Environmental Value
2018 Vintage
Alcohol Volume: 14.5% abv
Bottled: At the Château 07/07/2020
Enjoy: 2020-2028
2019 Vintage
Alcohol Volume: 14 % abv
Bottled: At the Château 07/2021
Enjoy: 2021-2028
2020 Vintage
Alcohol Volume: 14.5% ABV
Bottled: At the Chateau 07/2022
Enjoy: 2023-2030
"Plush ripe red fruits balanced by
rounded tannins and acidity blend
together to create a wine that is
concentrated yet approachable young
or can be kept for up to 10 years.
Enjoy with a range of plant-based meals
and meat such as a summer barbecue, a meat or vegetable lasagne, a sharing platter or a roasted vegetable tartine."
Expert Opinion
2018
Guide Hachette des Vins 2022: 3 stars (highest accolade)
"This is the first vintage from this newly created estate and what a success: it's simply a masterstroke. Intense, perfectly ripe, poised with abundant black fruit, and a hint of toast and vanilla from its ageing, this Fronsac demonstrates all the finest attributes of its appellation. Volume and power without harshness or arrogance, a nice long finish and above all, perfect balance. "
2019
GUIDE HACHETTE DES VINS 2022:
« This Prince would be more like... royalty, given the lofty qualities of the Merlot grape. Already appreciable for its garnet-red colour, bordering on opacity, it immediately displays an elegant stature with its red fruit aromas underlined by hints of vanilla, confirmed by an opulent, rounded palate, well served by smooth tannins.
UK: You can buy from Davy's Wine Shop.
