Château La VIEILLE CURE
Red
- 2018
- Fronsac
Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 92/100 "The 2018 La Vieille Cure is a total pleasure bomb. Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2018 grabs hold of all the senses and never lets up. Inky dark fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and chocolate build as this exuberant, deeply layered Fronsac shows off its soft curves and considerable charms. In a word: fabulous".
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol :
- 15%
From the same producer
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, intense and lively colour. The nose is moderately aromatic, fruity and chalky. Delicate on the palate, savoury and round in the middle, the wine caresses the palate before finishing on a chalky tannic note without being harsh."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 93/100 "The 2019 La Vieille Cure is fabulous from bottle as it was in barrel. Super-ripe red cherry, mocha, spice, new leather, licorice, tobacco and cedar are all dialed up in this decidedly flamboyant Fronsac. All the elements are so well balanced”.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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Under the leadership of M. Thunevin (Valandraud), La Vieille Cure presents a more greedy and less square profile than before and reveals itself as one of Fronsac's major properties.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N.Martin-February 2020): 91/100 “The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, fine acidity, well-integrated oak and a detailed, characterful finish that is very satisfying. This Fronsac has certainly developed well since its time in barrel and we recommend it.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 15%