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2023 Chateau Fonreaud le Cygne Bordeaux BLANC (750ml)
Chateau Fonreaud
SKU 100576

2023 Chateau Fonreaud le Cygne Bordeaux BLANC (750ml)

$29.99 - $29.99
$29.99
$29.99 - $29.99
$29.99
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Named for the swan emblem of the family that built Château Fonréaud, Le Cygne is a rare confidential white from Listrac-Médoc, a region known almost entirely for red wine. Just 3 hectares are devoted to this bottling, in the tradition of Château Margaux's famed Pavillon Blanc. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon, and 15% Muscadelle, the 2023 shows precise, mineral-driven malic fruit on the nose, with a well-balanced palate carrying fine acidity and a bright, appealing nectarine and yellow plum finish. Taut, fresh, and food-friendly, this is textbook Médoc dry white, best served alongside shellfish, oysters, or white meat.
Region Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Producer Château Fonréaud
Grape Blend 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon, 15% Muscadelle
Vintage 2023
Bottle Size 750ml
90 Points
"This fragrant white has notes of lemon blossom, honeysuckle, sliced pears and mango crumble. It’s creamy and layered with a full body. Dense, but balanced. 60% sauvignon, 25% semillon and 15% muscadelle. Drink now."
—Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling
90 Points
"The 2023 Le Cygne has improved on the nose since I tasted it from barrel, with much more precise, quite minerally malic fruit. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, taut and fresh, with a very appealing nectarine and yellow plum finish. I underestimated this from barrel, and it deserves a higher score.
"
—Neal Martin-Vinous Media
Appellation: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2023
Variety: White Blend
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Chateau Fonreaud
Chateau Fonreaud

Named for the swan emblem of the family that built Château Fonréaud, Le Cygne is a rare confidential white from Listrac-Médoc, a region known almost entirely for red wine. Just 3 hectares are devoted to this bottling, in the tradition of Château Margaux's famed Pavillon Blanc. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon, and 15% Muscadelle, the 2023 shows precise, mineral-driven malic fruit on the nose, with a well-balanced palate carrying fine acidity and a bright, appealing nectarine and yellow plum finish. Taut, fresh, and food-friendly, this is textbook Médoc dry white, best served alongside shellfish, oysters, or white meat.
Region Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Producer Château Fonréaud
Grape Blend 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Sémillon, 15% Muscadelle
Vintage 2023
Bottle Size 750ml
90 Points
"This fragrant white has notes of lemon blossom, honeysuckle, sliced pears and mango crumble. It’s creamy and layered with a full body. Dense, but balanced. 60% sauvignon, 25% semillon and 15% muscadelle. Drink now."
—Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling
90 Points
"The 2023 Le Cygne has improved on the nose since I tasted it from barrel, with much more precise, quite minerally malic fruit. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, taut and fresh, with a very appealing nectarine and yellow plum finish. I underestimated this from barrel, and it deserves a higher score.
"
—Neal Martin-Vinous Media
Appellation: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2023
Variety: White Blend
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Chateau Fonreaud