Château Cru Godard - Francs Côtes de Bordeaux - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

With a majority of Merlot, the 2020 red Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Château Cru Godard expresses itself through pure, fresh, well-balanced aromas of fruit and a beautiful density, carried by a vintage at its peak. Enjoyable today, it is a model Bordeaux. At this price level, it is a must-have for sure.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pre-fermentation maceration, natural start to fermentation, 3 to 5 weeks maceration. Aged in vats.
Average age of vines: 50 years. Biodynamic viticultural practices without certification.

Color:

Dark, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Intensely fruity, with aromas of perfectly ripe red and black fruits, underlined by spicy notes.

Palate:

Ample and voluptuous on the palate, this wine is deliciously fresh and supple. A delicate, precise structure reveals a long finish with silky tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Navarin of lamb, veal chop with mushrooms, flank steak with shallots.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

On this vineyard overlooking Saint-Emilion, the Château Cru Godard enjoys the undivided attention of the Richard family, who care for it like a garden. Organic farming and biodynamic practices, old vines, fruit trees, woods and meadows, minimal vinification, no yeasting: everything here breathes earth, passion, and simplicity.