Chateau Cru Godard, Francs Cotes de Bordeaux, 2020
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Château Cru Godard is a small, family-run estate in the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux, an underrated Right Bank appellation known for its limestone-rich soils and expressive, Merlot-driven wines. Certified organic since 2010, the château focuses on sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, crafting wines that highlight purity and balance. The 2020 vintage, shaped by a warm but well-structured growing season, delivers a red that is both generous and refreshingly bright.
Merlot leads the blend, bringing plush dark fruit and roundness, while Cabernet Franc and Malbec add floral aromatics, spice, and a mineral backbone. Unlike heavier, oak-laden Bordeaux, Cru Godard leans into freshness—blackberry and plum are lifted by hints of thyme, tobacco, and graphite, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity keeping everything lively. Aged in a mix of neutral barrels and concrete, the wine remains expressive of its terroir rather than masked by oak influence.
A fantastic alternative to more expensive Right Bank Bordeaux, this pairs beautifully with roast duck, grilled lamb, or mushroom dishes. Drink now with a short decant, or cellar for another 5–7 years to let its complexity evolve. A classic Bordeaux with a modern, organic touch.
