Chateau Fonrazade, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Interesting facts

Chateau Fonrazade — dry red Bordeaux wine with a rounded, dense, flexible and delicate taste, delicate aroma and pleasant aftertaste. The wine is made from a blend of Merlot grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the vineyards in the region of Saint-Emilion. The vineyards of Chateau occupies an area of 13 hectares, and the average age of the vines is 40 years. It is dominated by brown sandy soils, which are cultivated grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau green Fonrazad practiced manual harvesting and subsequent sorting at the winery. Then the berries are fermented for a period of 2 to 4 weeks after which the wine is aged in oak barrels for 12-15 months, with 30% of them were new. Due to the particular grape varieties, climate, weather during the year and soil each vintage "Chateau Fonrazad" has its own unique character and unique style. The 2010 vintage has won the gold medal at the "Concours des vins", held in Paris in 2013.To date, the owner of Chateau Fonrazad is Fabian of Malott, who inherited a love of winemaking from his grandmother Renee, subsequently referred to her family business. His first crop Fabian gathered at age 5 in 1964, and still can not forget those rapturous feelings that are experienced at the same time. From that moment, she decided to devote his life to winemaking. Fabian skillfully manages the Chateau and is personally involved in everything — from the vinification process to export wine estates abroad.

Tasting Characteristics

Sparkling wine of intense ruby color with purple hue.
The aroma of the wine has a bright, strong flavors of black fruits and berries, woody, gradually coming to the fore.
Fruity wine supported by ripe tannins. Woody and spicy nuances infused with hints of plum, currant, cherry, creating a harmonious taste. A long fresh finish complemented by light coffee nuances.
The wine harmonizes perfectly with red meats, cheeses and game.