Chateau Fombrauge Saint Emilion 2019
Château Fombrauge, one of the oldest crus of Saint-Émilion, boasts a rich history dating back to the 16th century. This esteemed estate is located around Saint-Christophe des Bardes, where the vineyard spans 58 hectares of clay-limestone soils typical of the Saint-Émilion region. The meticulous parcel-by-parcel management, combined with advanced technology like drones for maturity mapping, underscores the estate's commitment to quality. The 2019 vintage exemplifies the typicity of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offering a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Composition: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. The vines have an average age of 37 years.
Winemaking: The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a careful vinification process in small-capacity wooden, stainless steel, and concrete vats, with manual punch-downs and pre-fermentation maceration.
Aging: The wine matures for 16 months, with 40% aged in new barrels and 60% in one-wine barrels.
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Château Fombrauge, one of the oldest crus of Saint-Émilion, boasts a rich history dating back to the 16th century. This esteemed estate is located around Saint-Christophe des Bardes, where the vineyard spans 58 hectares of clay-limestone soils typical of the Saint-Émilion region. The meticulous parcel-by-parcel management, combined with advanced technology like drones for maturity mapping, underscores the estate's commitment to quality. The 2019 vintage exemplifies the typicity of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offering a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
Composition: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. The vines have an average age of 37 years.
Winemaking: The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a careful vinification process in small-capacity wooden, stainless steel, and concrete vats, with manual punch-downs and pre-fermentation maceration.
Aging: The wine matures for 16 months, with 40% aged in new barrels and 60% in one-wine barrels.
