Chateau Franc La Rose Segc 150cl

Château Franc La Rose is an elegant and structured Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine, made primarily from Merlot, with notes of black fruit and spices and a silky finish, perfect for tasting or aging in the cellar.

Wine identification
Name: Château Franc La Rose
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France 

Type: Red wine
Format: 150 cl magnum (equivalent to two 75 cl bottles)
Vintage: Depending on availability (e.g., 2020 or 2023)
Alcohol: Approximately 13.5% to 14.5% 

Grape varieties
Merlot: 75%
Cabernet Franc: 25% 

Vines average 40 years old on a clay-limestone plateau, carefully tended throughout the year to optimize the quality of the grapes 

Terroir and winemaking
Soil: Clay-limestone and sandy
Climate: Temperate oceanic, promoting optimal grape ripening 

Vineyard: Family estate managed by the Trocard family, passionate about the terroir for 15 generations 

Viticultural techniques: Sustainable agriculture, with intensive monitoring to obtain high-quality grapes 

Organoleptic profile
Appearance: Intense, brilliant purple
Nose: Powerful and concentrated, with notes of blackcurrant, violet, nutmeg, strawberries and fresh blackberries, with subtle hints of rose 

Palate: Silky texture and elegant tannins, soft start, refined mid-palate with persistent fruity notes and aromatic complexity of cocoa and light wood, long and harmonious finish 

Tasting advice
Serving temperature: 16–18°C 

Aeration: Approximately 1 hour before tasting to release the complex aromas
Optimal duration: Maturity phase from 2023 to 2026, peak from 2027 to 2034 

Food pairings
Meats: Duck breast, rib of beef, veal, poultry, game 

Dishes in sauce: Beef bourguignon, mushroom dishes
Cheeses: Comté, Saint-Nectaire, or traditional Bordeaux dishes such as cassoulet
Occasions: Festive meals, cellar tasting, or accompaniment to refined cuisine 

Distinctions
Gold medal at the Concours International de Paris, 2022 

This technical sheet summarizes the essential characteristics of Château Franc La Rose in 150 cl format, retaining all the quality and aromatic profile of the traditional 75 cl wine, ideal for tasting or long-term storage.