Fonreaud Le Cygne 2016
750 ml Sauvignon Blanc 65%, Sémillon 20%, Muscadelle 15% Saint-Émilion, France 2016
Fonreaud Le Cygne 2016 is a dry, light-bodied red from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle (Saint-Émilion, France), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity very high; oak influence is some. Good with goat cheese, asparagus, blue cheese, salmon. Cheapest offer £25.80 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon prior
body
2 / 5
light
Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon prior
tannin
1 / 5
very soft
Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon prior
acidity
5 / 5
very high
Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon prior · merchant: oak aged
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Facts
Style
Light, fresh reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
summer · picnic · midweek
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About Sauvignon Blanc
Typical aromas: gooseberry, passionfruit, grapefruit, cut grass, asparagus. Serve at 6–9 °C. Grape page.
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Similar wines · by structure and price
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonreaud Le Cygne 2015 Chateau Fonreaud · Saint-Émilion | £23.90 | |||
| Ekam Castell d`Encus 2022 | £40.00 | |||
| Realm Cellars Fidelio 2017 Realm Cellars · Napa Valley | £95.00 | |||
| Te Mata Awatea 2023 Te Mata · Hawkes Bay | £25.14 |
Merchant's description
This is a beautiful Bordeaux blanc produced from vineyards in Listrac-Médoc. Le Cygne is a blend 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon and 15% Muscadelle, fermented and matured in oak barrels. The 2016 is bold and vibrant with delicious notes nectarine, pineapple and guava. Slightly richer than the 2015, this will drink better in the shorter term.
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