Château Candastre is a red produced by Château Candastre in Fronsac, Bordeaux, France. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Fronsac
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This Fronsac red is a classic Right Bank Bordeaux blend built around Merlot, giving it a soft, fruity core of plum and cherry alongside earthy, savoury undertones typical of the appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth, moderate tannins and balanced acidity, making it approachable without being simple. It's a comfortable, food-friendly wine suited to hearty meat dishes and rustic fare.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Château Candastre from?
Château Candastre is produced by Château Candastre in Fronsac, Bordeaux, France.
What grapes are in Château Candastre?
Château Candastre is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.