Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge
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.
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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
Bottles produced of this wine:
61,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
None
Type of aging container:
50% barriques (1/3 new), 50% stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
1 year
Total SO2
109
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.83
Acidity:
3.14 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
29.4 g/L
Total SO2
109
Residual sugar:
0.7 g/L