Château La Prade Francs Côtes de Bordeaux 2012
16/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
James Suckling
1*Étoile
Hachette
“Very deep black cherry. Sweet fruit, with just a hint of malt. A fine, dry, mineral texture—more mineral than dry. Once again, lively freshness and a truly juicy finish, but there’s also a firmer tannic structure supporting the fruit.” (Jancis Robinson 2013)
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Eye
Dark color with good intensity
Nose
A fruity bouquet (raspberry, blueberry) with notes of cedar
Palate
Charming and smooth, with tight tannins and a long, pleasant finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Parma ham, lasagna, or beef skewers
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2013 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Generous and full-bodied, with firm, well-integrated tannins, intense black fruit, and a compact finish.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
While lacking the intensity of the previous vintage— Favorite —this wine charms with its complex bouquet, blending dark fruits with toasty oak, and its round, well-structured palate, featuring a toasty, licorice-tinged finish that reflects expert barrel aging. It will be best enjoyed younger than its predecessor.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 3 stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
“La Prade is located in one of Bordeaux’s smallest appellations, occupying the highest slopes of the Gironde. It has been owned by the Thienpont family (Vieux Château Certan, in Pomerol) since 2000. Nicolas Thienpont, who currently cultivates some 6 hectares dominated by Merlot, seeks to preserve the fruit and aims for richness in his wines; aging, as well as malolactic fermentation, generally takes place in new barrels for 50% to 60% of the vineyard.”
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16/20
About the wine:
Very deep black cherry. Sweet fruitiness, with just a hint of malt. A fine, dry, mineral texture—more mineral than dry. Once again, a lively freshness and a truly juicy finish, but there’s also a firmer tannic structure supporting the fruit.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Aromas and flavors of raspberry, blueberry, and cedar. Full-bodied with fine tannins and a clean finish. Long and elegant.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. ALAIN L. Published on March 5, 2023
An excellent wine, full of finesse, with a clean attack that’s never harsh, smooth and velvety while remaining fruit-forward, and a lovely, long finish with subtle oak notes
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Review by Mr. Gilbert R. Published on June 4, 2023
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Review by Mr. PASCAL S. Posted on May 7, 2023
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