2025 Chateau de France
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The 2025 Château de France has a similar fruit profile to its peers, with black cherries and boysenberry fruit, and light violet scents emerging with time. It settles nicely in the glass, a second sample displaying more sous-bois character. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, fine acidity, though it needs more complexity and minéralité to really complete this wine. But a good, solid '24 that should age well in bottle.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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A juicy red with blackberries and a hint of red currants, a medium body, medium-round tannins and an attractive finish.
The 2025 de France is a powerful wine. Blackberry, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and chocolate convey notable intensity. There's plenty of depth, but also some angularity in the contours that give the wine its burly personality.
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon. 28 hl/ha. Cask sample. Citrus notes with well-integrated oak. Adequate acidity for balance. (JL)
About the producer
Neighbouring Ch. de Fieuzal, Ch. de France has been making wine since the 17th century. Purchased by the Thomassin family in 1971, investment has been significant – as has the associated rise in quality.