Chateau Fontenil Fronsac Bordeaux Wine

Chateau Fontenil2 Chateau Fontenil Fronsac Bordeaux Wine

Chateau Fontenil Fronsac, Bordeaux wine producer profile, with wine tasting notes, wine ratings, a history of the property, information on wine making and terroir, along with wine tasting reviews. If you want to read about other important, Bordeaux Chateaux: Links to all Bordeaux Wine Producer Profiles

Chateau Fontenil, located in the Fronsac appellation was purchased by Michel and Danny Rolland in 1986.  They spent 13 years modernizing the winery and replanting the vineyards.  Chateau Fontenil is vinified in a combination of small, temperature controlled, wood and stainless steel vats and aged in 60% new oak. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels.

The 9 hectare Bordeaux wine vineyard is situated on clay and limestone soils. The vineyard planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are old, most are close to 40 years of age. On average, Fontenil produces close to 3,500 cases of Bordeaux wine per year.

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Tasting Notes

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  1. 2011 Château Fontenil ( France, Bordeaux, Fronsac ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 87 points - Tasted

      From 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this simple, but fun, round Merlot will be a pleasure to enjoy young. 86-88 Pts

  2. 2008 Château Fontenil ( France, Bordeaux, Fronsac ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 88 points - Tasted

      Licorice, espresso, spice and black cherry scents, medium/full bodied with a soft textured, fennel covered, black cherry and vanilla finish.

  3. 2005 Château Fontenil ( France, Bordeaux, Fronsac ) Find this wine to buy

    1. 88 points - Tasted

      Filled with fresh herbs and juicy plums, this soft textured wine is open and giving a lot of pleasure today with its supple, red berry personality. I'd drink this sooner than later.

    2. 90 points - Tasted

      With aromas of black licorice, black raspberries, dark cherry, coffee, stone and chocolate, this round, soft, sweet Bordeaux wine is already showing well. From a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine ends with supple textures a long, chocolate covered black raspberry finish.

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