Elegant yet generous, Château Fage Rouge from Château Fage offers a polished expression of modern Bordeaux. Layers of black cherry, plum and blackberry are complemented by subtle notes of spice and cedar, leading into a smooth, medium bodied palate with supple tannins and a balanced finish. Approachable while retaining classic character, it pairs beautifully with roast meats, charcuterie, pasta dishes or mature cheeses.

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Bordeaux, France – Merlot Led Blend
A polished Bordeaux blend: ripe, smooth and approachable. Ideal for those seeking a fruit-forward claret with finesse.

Located in the Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux, Château Fage combines traditional vineyard practices with a modern approach to winemaking. The focus is on producing expressive, fruit-driven wines with balance and elegance, highlighting the approachable side of Bordeaux while maintaining a clear sense of regional identity.

Merlot (65%)

One of the world’s most widely planted and approachable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many wines from Bordeaux, particularly on the Right Bank. Known for its generous fruit and soft texture, it typically shows flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, spice and subtle herbs. Medium to full bodied with smooth tannins and moderate acidity, Merlot produces wines that are supple, rounded and easy to enjoy, both on their own and as part of a blend. It plays a key role in adding richness and approachability to Bordeaux wines, while in warmer regions it can deliver plush, fruit-forward styles, and in cooler climates, more structured and elegant expressions.

Cabernet Sauvignon (25%)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red wine varieties, prized for its structure, longevity and unmistakable sense of authority. Naturally high in tannin and acidity, it produces wines with depth and backbone, often built around dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, alongside classic notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. These qualities make Cabernet particularly well suited to ageing, where time in bottle softens its frame and allows greater complexity to emerge. While famously associated with Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself differently across regions and climates. In warmer areas it shows generosity and ripeness, with plush fruit and a warming richness; in cooler climates, it leans towards restraint, freshness and aromatic lift. What unites all great examples is their ability to reward patience — whether through decanting to allow the wine to open fully, or through years in the cellar. Cabernet is a wine for slower enjoyment, unfolding gradually and offering more with every glass.

Petit Verdot (5%)

Graves de Vayres - A small and often overlooked appellation on the eastern edge of Bordeaux, situated between the Dordogne River and the renowned vineyards of Saint-Émilion. Named after its gravelly ("graves") soils, the region benefits from excellent drainage and conditions well suited to producing balanced, fruit-driven wines.

Both red and white wines are produced here, with reds typically based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering ripe fruit, supple tannins and approachable structure. While less famous than its neighbours, Graves de Vayres is prized by those in the know for delivering authentic Bordeaux character and excellent value, often combining the generosity of the Right Bank with the freshness and elegance associated with the wider Bordeaux region.