Château de Fontenille

Bordeaux Rouge

Château de Fontenille

Bordeaux Rouge

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.

Tasting Notes

A very pleasant ruby color, Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge is elegant and round on the palate with a fine, lingering finish. Well structured and full bodied, this wine represents the character and the authentic personality of the great red Bordeaux.

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.

Tasting Notes

A very pleasant ruby color, Château de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge is elegant and round on the palate with a fine, lingering finish. Well structured and full bodied, this wine represents the character and the authentic personality of the great red Bordeaux.

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

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Cement Vats
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7 days
Fermentation temperature:
77 °F
Length of aging before bottling:
1 year

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
3.3 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
27.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L