Description
The 2018 Pauillac from Château La Fon du Berger
comes mainly from deep gravelly slopes, adjacent to the vineyards of several grands crus. Both robust and powerful yet refined and elegant, with a delicate bouquet: black fruits, floral notes, slightly minty and spicy. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with the tannins gaining depth as the wine is savoured. The finish is long, flavourful and beautifully taut. A great wine!
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Grape varieties of La Fon du Berger’s Pauillac:
- 65% to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon depending on the vintage
- 20% to 35% Merlot depending on the vintage
Vinification:
The grapes are sorted and destemmed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for 6 to 10 days at a temperature of between 24 and 26°C. The wine is left to mature in vats for 3 to 4 weeks to extract the full potential of the terroir. Ageing: 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 75% new oak.
What to eat with a 2018 Pauillac from La Fon du Berger?
- A cut of red meat with parsley
- Wood pigeon salmi
- Beef fillet en croûte
- Roast suckling lamb
