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Area: 17.60
Hectares.
Production:
6,000 cases
Blend: 87%
Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
Soil: On the
slope: clay and limestone, on the hill:
clay and silt with “crasse de fer” mixed with sandy clay.
Age of Vines:
On average, 40 to 45 years.
Harvesting:
Manual
History: A
very ancient vineyard and property, purchased by Jean Moueix in 1931.
Château Fonroque is managed by the grand-children, Mrs. C. Curat and
Mr. Jean-Jacques Moueix. Since 2001, the property is run by
Alain Moueix,
the son of Jean-Jacques. Consequently the production was restructured
and led to organic/biodynamic agriculture. |
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Tasting Notes:
The robe is intense with highlights. A very oaky and toasty nose ,
hinting at prune, brandy, spices and a touch of musk. The generous
palate has a very ripe Merlot flavor and on the finish the soft tannins
reveal themselves as fine and long. |
