A rich and textured Fronsac, the 2022 Chateau La Vieille Cure is based on 78% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It shows darker cherries, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and crushed stone, with a medium to full-bodied profile, wonderfully integrated tannins, and a great finish.
by Jeb Dunnuck, 2025
James Suckling93pt
A precise, lively and chiseled Fronsac showing strawberries, crushed raspberries and baking spices. Medium-bodied and refined, this has polished tannins and a velvety texture. It's really agile with an elegant structure. Focused, persistent finish.
by James Suckling, 2025
Wine Spectator93pt
This is fleshy and seductive in feel, with gently mulled black currant and blackberry fruit holding sway over savory, smoldering charcoal, just-tilled humus and worn cedar notes on the finish. Shows range and character. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.