About the Wine

With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity and aromatic length, this wine is characterized by a sophisticated minerality, consistent from year to year, with soft and supple tannins and a velvety texture. It is made from the estate's oldest vines, meticulously hand-farmed using organic and biodynamic practices to bring out the finest quality in each cluster. Predominantly Merlot, the blend includes just enough Cabernet Franc to imbue the wine with an elegant tannic structure.

Château Fonplégade is aged 16-20 months in 60% new French oak barrels, 30% in 1-year-old French oak barrels and 10% in egg-shaped concrete vessels.

Dark ruby coulor with deep purple. Ample attack, fresh and silky on the nose. Powerful and round tannins enhanced by a mineral final with salty notes. Floral notes of violets enhanced by blueberry, strawberry, blackcurrant and fresh tobacco.

Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc