Château Les Trois Croix
Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend
Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
A blend of mostly Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc, deep ruby red color with a bouquet of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose, aged for 12 months in oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice and herbs. Fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and a touch of earthy mineral notes.
A blend of mostly Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc, deep ruby red color with a bouquet of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose, aged for 12 months in oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice and herbs. Fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and a touch of earthy mineral notes.
Aug 30th, 2024
The 2015 BDX continue to amaze and this Fronsac fits the bill. No decanting necessary. Jumping out of the bottle with beautiful red fruit and cassis notes, silky, and nicely balanced and integrated tannins, at such a young age, I am amazed. Feels like drinking a Grand Cru from a slightly lesser vintage. Great value too. If I can find it, I’ll buy a case. Hopefully two.
The 2015 BDX continue to amaze and this Fronsac fits the bill. No decanting necessary. Jumping out of the bottle with beautiful red fruit and cassis notes, silky, and nicely balanced and integrated tannins, at such a young age, I am amazed. Feels like drinking a Grand Cru from a slightly lesser vintage. Great value too. If I can find it, I’ll buy a case. Hopefully two.
2 people found it helpfulJun 11th, 2020
Surprised by the tannins given 85% Metlot but still a very enjoyable wine. Loved the 09 and a bit unsure about this one.
Surprised by the tannins given 85% Metlot but still a very enjoyable wine. Loved the 09 and a bit unsure about this one.
1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2015A blend of Merlot (83%) and Cabernet Franc (17%), I notice deep ruby color with a bouquet of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose. Aged for 12 months in oak, the palate was full of fruit, blackberry and cherry, supple very chalky tannins, adding the right touch mineral to provide a nice structure and balance. This full body wine had a lingering finish, with enough complexity for future aging. Enjoyable!
A blend of Merlot (83%) and Cabernet Franc (17%), I notice deep ruby color with a bouquet of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose. Aged for 12 months in oak, the palate was full of fruit, blackberry and cherry, supple very chalky tannins, adding the right touch mineral to provide a nice structure and balance. This full body wine had a lingering finish, with enough complexity for future aging. Enjoyable!
Mar 10th, 2017
dark fruits, plums, hay, vanilla notes, pencil shaves, prunes, leather, drier mouthfeel, very oaky and hot, cassis notes finish. aggressive. age potential
dark fruits, plums, hay, vanilla notes, pencil shaves, prunes, leather, drier mouthfeel, very oaky and hot, cassis notes finish. aggressive. age potential
Nov 30th, 2016
Imported by Shaw Ross. 85% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc. Owned by Patrick Leon, winemaker of Mouton, Opus One, etc.
Imported by Shaw Ross. 85% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc. Owned by Patrick Leon, winemaker of Mouton, Opus One, etc.
Apr 3rd, 2013
Nice and light. Taste doesn’t linger.
Nice and light. Taste doesn’t linger.
Oct 30th, 2024
Not the most complex but very pleasant.
Not the most complex but very pleasant.
May 9th, 2024