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Ch. Grace Fonrazade, St.-Émilion Grand Cru - 2016

Name: Ch. Grace Fonrazade, St.-Émilion Grand Cru
Brand: Ch. Grace Fonrazade
SKU: 51006
Price: 49.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 51006 750 mL

A ten hectare estate nestled in the heart of the village of Saint-Emilion. Under new ownership, this estate is meticulously run with an emphasis on the vines. This is a Bordeaux of contradictions: finesse yet power, fruited yet structured. Certainly a wine you could cellar for years and a must-drink red wine for rare steaks.

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$599.52/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

St.-Émilion

Producer

Ch. Grace Fonrazade

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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