Winemaker Notes
A wine round and fruity by its blending dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and also complex by the presence of Petit Verdot and Malbec, which bring intense licorice aromas. This elegant wine with a beautiful finesse on the palate and a good length offers a very nice potential.
Blend: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, walnut husks and bark. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with juicy berry fruit in the forefront, framed by sleek tannins. Simple, but balanced.
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Wine Enthusiast
A fresh and juicy wine with a smoky edge, this is full of acidity and spice. Bright berry fruits are succulent and young, with acidity and freshness just beginning to calm down.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Chateau Fage is lively and nicely textured on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of dried earthy notes, tart cherries, and tree branches. Serve it with a slow-cooked meat stew. (Tasted: June 10, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
Château Fage is situated on the banks of the Dordogne in the Graves de Vayres appellation, facing the prestigious appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. The estate is one the reference château of the appellation, for the quality of its wines, as well as its capacity to produce substantial volumes.
Built in the 19th century, the castle dominates the Souloire valley. The estate extends over 110 acres of vines, forests and meadows. A blend of great homogeneity that characterizes this exceptional terroir located on the banks of the Dordogne in the Graves de Vayres appellation. Since 2015 a vineyard renewal program has been implemented. Several plots have been replanted, the soils have been worked in order to aerate them and decompact them. A sustainable agriculture policy has been put in place. In the cellar, the equipment has been renewed, in particular with a more efficient sorting machine. All this with the aim of achieving the level of quality that this terroir deserves.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
Extending over verdant slopes between the Rivers Dordogne and Garonne, the Entre-Deux-Mers region (“between two seas”) offers great value and a splendid introduction to the dry reds and whites of Bordeaux. Merlot and Cabernet comprise most of the reds; Sauvignon blanc and Semillon are responsible for the whites, all of which are best enjoyed in their youth.