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Château De Ségure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2017

Château De Ségure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2017
Château De Ségure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2017

Fitou, Midi A.P., France



Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
 
Price: $17.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13.5%
 

Drink: 2019-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Château de Ségure

Somm4All WSET 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cards on the table folks, as someone who doesn’t buy into the “marketing hype” with regards to wine, when I see a bottle with a big “gold” sticker on it I usually skip it. This time however, the words “Fitou” and "Vielle Vignes" (ie old vines) had me intrigued – so I took a chance. Located in the south of France, Fitou is one of the oldest vineyard regions in France and is believed to at one time to have had colonists from both ancient Greece and ancient Rome making wine there. Chateau de Ségure has history back to the 11th century, and for this wine, uses 20-year-old vines for a blend of 3 varietals; Carignan, Grenache & Syrah. Deep in colour with note of cassis, rich black cherry, some savoury herbal notes, peppery spice and sandalwood. Nine months of oak ageing allows for the tannins to mellow a touch. A perfect partner for a grilled angus burger with savoury potato wedges – good value and a good conversation starter to boot – cheers!
 

  


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