Château La VIEILLE CURE
Red
- 2016
- 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.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2024-2036
- 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.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 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 2020 vintage in the press:
Le Point (May 2024): 14/20 “Spicy, cocoa, round and tasty on the palate, velvety tannins, spicy finish.”
Vinous (A.Galloni-December 2020): 93/100 “La Vieille Cure 2020 is fabulous. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, the 2020 offers a heady mix of black cherry, mocha, licorice, plum, incense and chocolate. It has magnificent depth and texture.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
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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): 93/100 “As fabulous in bottle as it was in barrel.”
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.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 15%
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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%