The 2019 Chateau de Fosse Seche Saumur Rouge Eolithe is a red wine hailing from the Loire Valley in France. This wine, a proprietary blend primarily composed of Cabernet Franc with a small addition of 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, is produced by Chateau de Fosse Seche. It is presented with a traditional cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.0%.
In a review by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, dated October 14, 2021, the wine scored an impressive 92 points. The reviewer, SR, praised the 2019 Eolithe for its "purity, freshness and iron-scented floral and fruity expression" which includes notes of violets, licorice, perfectly ripe cherries, cranberries, black and red currants, and blackberries. This description highlights the wine's complex and nuanced aroma profile.
On the palate, the wine is described as "pure, fresh and silky," featuring "delicate tannins" and a "gorgeously ripe and immaculate juice" of ripe blackberries, cassis, and cherries. The review emphasizes the wine's balance of intensity and elegance, noting that it is both powerful and silky with very fine tannins. This combination makes it a versatile choice, suitable for drinking now but also possessing the potential to age gracefully for 20 years or more.
The wine undergoes a relatively short maceration period of three to 15 days and is aged in concrete for 14 months. The reviewer suggests serving the wine at a slightly cooler temperature of 13 to 14 degrees Celsius, or even up to 16 degrees Celsius if enjoyed on its own.
Overall, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate concludes that the 2019 Eolithe is "one of my favorite bistro red wines from planet wine," and asserts, "It's impossible not to love it." This glowing review underscores the wine's exceptional quality and appeal.