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2000 Château de Carolus Fronsac

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's best-kept secrets — a right-bank pocket just west of Pomerol where Merlot-driven reds deliver Saint-Émilion character without the Saint-Émilion price.

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2000 Château de Carolus Fronsac

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's best-kept secrets — a right-bank pocket just west of Pomerol where Merlot-driven reds deliver Saint-Émilion character without the Saint-Émilion price.

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About The Wine

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's best-kept secrets — a right-bank pocket just west of Pomerol where Merlot-driven reds deliver Saint-Émilion character without the Saint-Émilion price.

At more than two decades old, this Chateau de Carolus is exactly why collectors raid the appellation: a mature, fully resolved claret from the strong 2000 vintage, ready to drink now.

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At A Glance

Region:
Bordeaux
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Steak · Lamb · Cheese · Mushroom Dish

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

Merlot-led Fronsac from the celebrated 2000 vintage.

Crushed dark fruit, dried flowers, and a touch of vanilla. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish — charged with flavor and drinking beautifully now.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

Very dark color, with fantastic aromas of crushed fruit, flowers and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish. It's charged with flavor. I have never tasted this before, but, boy, it's outstanding. Best after 2005. ~90 Wine Spectator

~91 CellarTracker

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