Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, biodynamic wine, from € 41.60

Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 41.60

Biodynamics is not only concerned with harmony and balance in the vineyard, but also continues in winemaking and ends in the pure, typical characteristics  based on the soil, climate and weather, grape varieties and the empathy of a knowledgeable winemaker. In the end, the biodynamic wine Château Fonroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé should sell itself and tell its own story.

Profile of the biodynamic wine

• Colour: deep dark red with violet reflections during its youth
• Nose: small red and black wild berries, cherry with floral notes
• Mouth: on the palate it is now relatively supple, fresh, fruity, with fine, delicate tannins, pleasant depth and perfect length Harmony.

Award-winning biodynamic wine

91-93/100 points Wine Advocat
92/100 points Decanter
91/92 points James Suckling

Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, biodynmaic wine processing

Merlot and Cabernet Franc - grapes for this wine thrive in a vineyard on the plateau with clay and calcarious soil. They are harvested by hand and transported to the winery in small boxes. The next step is careful sorting of the grapes upon arrival in the vat room.
Fermentation takes place in thermoregulated tanks with gentle and slow extractions, adapted to the potential of each tank.
The average yield per hectare is 40 hl/ hectares. 50% of Château Fonroque's wines are aged in barriques and 50% in oval concrete tanks, modeled on ancient clay amphoras.

The biodynamic wines from Château Fonroque are naturally rich and distinguished. Clay in the soil gives them strength and depth. Limestone brings with it an assertive mineral character. The mouthfeel of this Grand Cru Classé offers a beautiful freshness combined with a lot of elegance and sophistication. Its length is a guarantee for harmonious maturation.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Growing area: Saint Emilion, Bordeaux
• Winery - Producer: Château Fonroque
• Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
• Maceration and fermentation: with natural yeasts separated by grape variety and vineyard.
• Aging: 50% mature in barriques and 50% in oval tanks (amphorae)
• Bottler: Château Fonroque
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2021
• Storable: until 2045
• Analysis: Alcohol content: 13.93 % vol., fructose 0,37 g/l, PH 3.58, acid total 3,39 g/l, acid volatile 10 mg/l, SO2 free 18 mg/l, SO2 total 48 mg/l.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains SO2
• Biodynamic wine, ​ member of biodyvin, a french association for biodynamic wine production
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• Distributor : Château Fonroque, France

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