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AOC Sainte Foy-Bordeaux: This vast viticultural area is situated between St. Émilion and Bergerac, 80 km from Bordeaux. The fertile hills overlook the Dordogne River, one of the most beautiful areas in Southwestern France. This is a newer appellation with energetic vignerons seeking opportunities to distinguish themselves over their more complacent Bordelais counterparts. Cépages: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. About the Producer: Chateau Carbonneau is a family-run estate comprised of 50 hectares in the heart of Bordeaux vineyards close to Sainte Foy La Grande. Eleven hectares produce red wines of AOC Bordeaux and Sainte Foy Bordeaux. The vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soil. Chateau Carbonneau's proprietors, Wilfrid and Jacquie Franc de Ferrière, have a wonderful bed and breakfast set in a unique and restful surrounding. Their chateau, built in the middle of the nineteenth century, is surrounded by two hectares of beautiful gardens. This bed and breakfast is one of the best values in France. For more information, connect to their web site, www.chateau-carbonneau.com. Tasting Notes: Sainte-Foy Bordeaux produces wines that are characterized by the same depth and complexity you expect from Bordeaux wines. An impressive Bordeaux red, its ruby red color and expressive nose only hint at the roundness of the fruits - blackberries and, perhaps, cassis - and supple tannins, with an element of spice throughout. Recommended Food Pairings: Roasted meats, pork, lamb, salmon. See also from this producer: 2007 Oak |
