2020 Château La Fleur Morange Mathilde St. Émilion Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2020
Château La Fleur Morange Mathilde (St. Émilion)
Flowers, cherries, licorice, plums and spice come through on the nose. On the palate, the wine is forward, lush, soft, fresh and polished, finishing with ripe, black and red plums, espresso and some cocoa on the silky backend. Drink from 2023-2038. 681 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2023Fresh, bright, juicy and packed with mineral-driven, sweet red fruits, savory herbs, dark chocolate and crushed rocks. The wine is medium-bodied, energetic and requires just a few years of cellaring before it is ready to drink. 90-92 Pts 2,660 Views Tasted Jun 15, 2021 |
When to Drink Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde is usually better with at least 6-8 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 7-20 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde 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 Fleur Morange Mathilde 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 Fleur Morange Mathilde is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
La Fleur Morange Mathilde is a steal! In fact, it's one of the top Bordeaux value wines. Chateau La Fleur Morange Mathilde is remarkably consistent, producing strong wines, vintage after vintage.
The production of this Right Bank wine is small with an average of 500 cases produced every year. The style mixes ripe fruit, forward character, minerality, and richness. It should age well too. And the best part is, it sells for less than $25 a bottle!