A very old vineyard, Château de Fonbel is one of the three properties of theVauthier family with Ausone and Moulin St Georges. It is managed by Alain Vauthier assisted by his daughter Pauline, with the support of oenologist Gilles Pauquet. Depending on the vintage, some of the wines vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats will then pass into barrels to achieve lightness, elegance and flavor. Tea
blend of Château de Fonbel wines remains around 85% Merlot with a complement of other grape varieties, suggesting great diversity in the field of possibilities. Challengers by nature and benefiting from certain innovations before its illustrious neighbors, the wines of this estate express themselves on fruit, elegance and subtlety with tannins always very integrated for easy consumption when young.
The beautiful balance and freshness - which the wine has drawn from the soil - also give great aging potential. The touch of Carménère finally adds temperament which shifts into spicy or liquorice notes.

Appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
TYPE Red wine
REGION Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC (France)
GRAPES 70% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Petit Verdot 3% Carmenère

PRODUCING Château de Fonbel
ALLERGENS Contains sulphites
ALCOHOL 14.0%