{"title":"Francs Cotes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our current selection of Francs Cotes de Bordeaux wines from Bordeaux, including available chateaux, vintages and formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-marsau-francs-cotes-de-bordeaux","title":"Chateau Marsau Francs-Cotes de Bordeaux 2016","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a very bright and ripe array of dark berries and plums with an earthy edge, as well as nuances of sweetly fragrant black truffle. The palate has a very supple and fluid core of ripe dark plums with a very sleek, polished and compressed bed of tannins. Great depth and drive here through the finish. Mouthwatering, pure merlot. Try from 2023. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(2\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Very solid, offering a core of steeped black currant and blackberry confiture notes liberally lined with anise edges and backed by a racy, chalky spine for balance. Approachable, but a few years of cellaring will work too. Best from 2021 through 2027. (JM) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89-90 points Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is an extremely reliable Côtes wine from owner Mathieu Chardronnier that absolutely deserves to be recognised for its succulent fruit and restrained but confident extraction and balance. This is very good, emphasising what 2016 does so well with the reds. It is juicy and powerful but not excessive, making it an utterly drinkable wine. (JA) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4\/2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88-90 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel Sample. This wine is richly spicy and refreshingly juicy. Fine tannins give the wine its structure while leaving the beautiful fruit right up front. This will be ready from 2025. (RV) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4\/2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the élevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. (NM) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e (4\/2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 Marsau packs a serious punch. Firm and muscular in its first impression, the 2016 offers notable intensity in its dark fruit. There is an element of austerity in the tannin that needs to soften. Otherwise, this is a solid showing. (AG) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(4\/2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Butcher's Dog","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54177166721388,"sku":"WW-CCD-075-R16","price":87.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4065\/3676\/files\/s450316545255245912_p2054_i1_w1080.png?v=1787666052"},{"product_id":"prairie-francs-cotes-de-bordeaux","title":"Prairie Francs-Cotes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby-purple in colour with black highlights, it has a nose of pepper, blueberry and dried violet. On the palate, we are won over by its very fine grain, its fantastic drinkability and its juicy greediness, rare in Bordeaux. Both dense in tannins and \"relaxed\" in its structure, it is a delight at the table. A 100% anti-Bordeaux-bashing vintage, just in time for the good times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Butcher's Dog","offers":[{"title":"2019 \/ 750ml","offer_id":54177167147372,"sku":"WW-CCD-092-R19","price":74.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4065\/3676\/files\/s450316545255245912_p2214_i1_w700.jpg?v=1785236863"}],"url":"https:\/\/thebutchersdog.com.sg\/collections\/francs-cotes-de-bordeaux.oembed","provider":"The Butcher's Dog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}