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Chateau la Vieille Cure, Fronsac, 2018

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau la Vieille Cure
$46.99
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Château La Vieille Cure’s 2018 is a standout example of how good Fronsac can be—especially in a blockbuster vintage like this. Made from mostly Merlot with supporting roles from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a dark, rich, and beautifully balanced Right Bank red.

The nose leads with blackberry, plum, mocha, and cedar. On the palate, it’s bold and layered, with velvety tannins and a deep mineral core. The oak is well integrated, lending spice and structure without overshadowing the fruit. There's enough polish to impress now, and enough grip to age gracefully for another decade.

This is Right Bank Bordeaux that punches well above its price tag—serious wine from an under-the-radar estate.

Perfect for: grilled meats, short ribs, aged cheeses, or showing off your Bordeaux savvy without opening your first growths.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2018 La Vieille Cure is a total pleasure bomb. Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2018 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. Inky dark fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and chocolate build as this exuberant, deeply layered Fronsac shows off its soft curves and considerable charms. In a word: fabulous." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Vieille Cure opens with cedar chest, graphite and tree bark scents, giving way to a core of baked blackberries, stewed plums and cherry compote, with wafts of Sichuan pepper and star anise. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) is wearing a lot of oak at this stage, with a good core of baked black fruits and loads of exotic spice accents, supported by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing woody. Give it a good 5 years for the oak to integrated and drink it over the next 12-15 years or more." —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Decanter

94 points

"This is intense with tons of tar and cloves against the well-defined cassis fruits and lovely vibrant violet edging. The silky texture and legs indicate generous alcohol, but this is balanced, if on the larger side. It takes its time in the glass, at first a little overpowering, but it settles into itself and has been well handled offering good ageing potential. There were new owners as of harvest 2018, as French entrepreneur Jérôme Pignard took over from American co-owners; the Gant, Ferenbach and Sachs families."

Wine Spectator

92 points

"This has a succulent feel, pulling you into its mix of fresh plum, red cherry and raspberry coulis flavors while bergamot and red tea accents stay in the background. Finish is juicy but tightly focused, with an underlying chalky thread lending precision. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon." —James Molesworth

More about Chateau la Vieille Cure

American collectors Colin Ferenbach and Peter Sachs bought this Fronsac gem in 1986, and they've been patient stewards ever since. Twenty hectares in a single block of riverside terroir produce wines with real substance—ripe, generous, and built to age. It's one of the right bank's most dependable addresses.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roasted lamb shoulder, braised venison, herb-crusted red meat

Tasting Profile

Deep garnet Fronsac with ripe dark cherry, plum, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with structured tannins and balanced acidity, displaying blackcurrant, spice, and earthy finish.