Description
The owners of f Chateau Lafleur in Pomerol, Sylvie and Jacques Guinaudeau, launched in 2009 a new project under the label G Guinaudeau wines. The Bordeaux vineyards, platend with 60% Merlot and 40% Cab. Franc, for the G Guinaudeau wines are located in the Fronsac appellation, but the wines are classified as Bordeaux Superieur. Vinification is traditional in cement vats andwith subsequent ageing in 33% new French oak barrels for 15 months. and the average production is 1,000 cases of wine per year. The wine is produced in a soft, fruit-laden forward style.
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Acte 9 is fabulous. Rich, dense and expansive, Acte 9 possesses terrific textural resonance and volume. Ripe red cherry/plum fruit, mint, tobacco and a whole range of mineral inflections race out of the glass in a vibrant, racy wine loaded with personality. I won’t be surprised if the 2017 turns out even better than this note suggests. The 2017 Acte 9 emerges from a brutal year that took with it 90% of the production during the late April frost. All of the Cabernet Franc was lost, which means that Acte 9 is 100% Merlot. The 2017 is the last vintage of this wine under the Acte moniker.. [92/ 100 Points – Antonio Galloni – December 2019 – vinous.com]
