Château Fonroque 2006
Château Fonroque is located in Saint-Emilion , on the right bank of the Bordeaux River . It has been owned by the Moueix family since 1931 and has been managed by Alain Moueix since 2001. He was one of the first Bordeaux winemakers to practice organic farming and is now also certified biodynamic . The Fonroque estate covers 20 hectares of land, planted with nearly 18 hectares of vines, with an average age of around 35 years.
The 2006 Château Fonroque Grand Cru Classé is a blend of Merlot (approximately 80%) and Cabernet Franc (approximately 20%). The wine is aged in barrels of one or more vintages, and in new barrels (30%).
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
"Fonroque 2006 shows a beautiful concentration of red and black fruits, accompanied by notes of spice. Its texture is supple with well-integrated tannins and a balanced finish."