Wine:

Made from a majority of Merlot, the 2019 Red Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Chateau Cru Godard expresses itself around pure, fresh and balanced aromas of fruit, with a touch of fine spices. Enjoyable today, it is a model of claret, both supple and consistent, and a true bargain at such a price level!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pre-fermentation maceration, natural start of fermentation, maceration of 3 to 5 weeks. Aged in barrels and vats.
Vines aged on average 50 years. Biodynamic farming practices without certification.

Wine certified organic by Ecocert.

Color:

Dark and bright ruby.

Nose:

Aromas of black and red fruits mixed with notes of fine spices and a touch of graphite.

Palate:

Pure and fresh with ripe and abundant aromas of fruit, this wine has a flexible and consistent palate of perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, spicy lamb mice, forest pie, roasted farm guinea fowl.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

In this vineyard located on the outskirts of Saint-Emilion, Château Cru Godard benefits from all the attention of the Richard family, who pamper its vines like their own garden. Organic farming and biodynamic practices, old vines, fruit trees, woods and meadows, minimal wine making, without yeast: everything here is inspired by the earth, and the family’s passion and simplicity.