2012 Ad Francos Magnum
Red • Bordeaux • Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC • France • 100% Merlot
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2011 Ad Francos Magnum, Bordeaux, France, Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux
It is their love for old stones that got Belgians Viviane and André Vossen interested in Ad Francos Castle which was totally abandoned. Considering to revive this huge castle was a real challenge because everything needed to be redone.
Restoring the building and making it a place to live, became their goal, while ensuring the respect for the glorious past of the Castle.
The appellation is Côtes de Francs, Bordeaux. Area: 1 hectare with a clay and limestone soil. Grapes: 100% Merlot with a planting density of 5000 plants / ha. Yield: 35 hl / ha. Average age of the vines is 40 years.
Stripping, green harvesting, handpicking, double sorting.
Fermentation: new oak barrels.
Ageing 12 months in new oak barrels.
Their consulting oenologist is Michel Rolland.
This wine has a production of 6 000 bottles.
- Name:
- Ad Francos Magnum
- Appelation:
- Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- 100% Merlot
- Content:
- 1500 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Our price per bottle:
- €69,00
- Type:
- Ruby red with purple hues
- Nose:
- Violets, blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, elderberry, vanilla, slightly woody
- Taste:
- Powerful and impressive attack on black fruit of very good quality, silky tannins, explosive mid palate, very long finish and hints of smoked meat
- Dishes suggestions:
- Grilled red meat, game, hard cheeses
- To drink from:
- 2017
- To drink until:
- 2027
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.