Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge

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Wine Description

The vines of Château de Fontenille have flourished on gravel terroirs bathed in generous sun since the 13th century. Hidden among the vineyards was a pilgrimage route to the neighboring Benedictine monastery, Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure, whose monks tended to the vines for hundreds of years. With nearly 80 acres dedicated to Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the history of this site is alive in the gravel and clay dominated soils that contribute to the complexity of the Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge. Composed of mostly Merlot, this wine is elegant, harmonious and the perfect value to share with friends.

Chantal + Stéphane Defraine
Chateau de Fontenille at Night
Gravel Soils in Fontenille Vineyards
Gironde River View from Fontenille Vineyards
Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure
Stéphane Defraine
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Acclaim
“Bright redcurrants and rather supple tannins give this dry red a good deal of charm and a food-friendly personality.”
— James Suckling, Feb 2019
“Black fruits are dominated by the spicy, extracted character of this wine. Licorice and dark coffee flavors from the wood aging need to soften. Wait for the potential of this wine to be released and drink from 2021.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Clay, Sand, and Gravel
Training method
Double-Guyot
Elevation:
380 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Yield/acre:
2.6 tons
Year vineyard planted:
1524
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
None
Type of aging container:
50% used barriques, 50% stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
1 year
Total SO2
56
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
3.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.8 %
Total SO2
56
Residual sugar:
0.2 g/L