2019 Château La Prade Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Peppery red fruits, truffles, flowers, cocoa and red berries create the nose. On the palate, the wine is round, rich, full and fleshy with a wealth of ripe, sweet red fruits and dark chocolate with a touch of spice in the finish. If you are seeking value Bordeaux and you're not familiar with La Prade -- get to know this wine, which is made from 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. 3,245 Views Tasted Mar 29, 2022 |
When to Drink Chateau La Prade, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Prade is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Prade offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-9 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Prade with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Prade is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Prade is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Prade is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Nicolas Thienpont also owns Chateau Puygueraud and Chateau Les Charmes Godard, both of which are also located in the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation. Chateau Les Charmes Godard is better known for its white Bordeaux wine, made from a blend of 70% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Muscadelle.
Chateau La Prade is a contender for one of the top wines from the Cotes de Francs appellation. The wine of La Prade offers good character coupled with the ability to age and evolve for a fair price. That's a perfect combination for Bordeaux wine and consumers seeking value-priced wines.