Château La Fontaine Wine

Appellation Fronsac Contrôlée

Geographical situation

Mountain side in Fronsac.

Soil characterics

Clayey, sandy and chalky.

Name of the owner

SCEA Château La Fontaine.

Grape variety

Majority of Merlot.

Vinification and ageing

Harvest coming from high density vines.
Long vinification in small concrete tanks.
Maceration during 3 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation under 28°C temperature.
Law pumping-over by hand.

Area

12 hectares.

Tasting comments

Scarlet and intense colour for this vintage which reveals a great ageing potential.
Fine, delicate nose with roasted coffee and spicy notes. Mellow with lots of length. Subtle vanilla notes lead to an elegant and complex finish.

To be served with

Flexible tannins make this wine drinkable now with fresh
goat cheese. Yet, this wine will be at its best within one
or 2 years. Should be worth waiting..