CHÂTEAU FONROQUE 2019

Under the direction of: Alain Moueix

Technical manager: Laurent Nougaro

Communication: Judith Barat

Weather conditions

Very favorable conditions for this vintage. After a cold January, the temperatures in February and March were very mild, promoting early bud break. Spring was cool and wet, except during the second halves of April and June. These spring fluctuations caused a slowdown in vine growth. From the first day of summer, the change was radical with a hot and dry climate very favorable to the development of the aromatic and phenolic potential of the grapes. This was followed by two heatwave episodes at the end of June and the end of July, and a rainy period at the beginning of August, which we accompanied with biodynamic preparations and herbal teas.

These actions helped avoid excessive water stress. Early September remained summery. We chose to harvest our Merlots early to adapt to the particularly rapid maturation pace and preserve balances compatible with the refinement of our wines. The result is a rich and harmonious beverage with a silky texture. Its classicism makes it one of our great vintages.

Harvest area*

15.98 hectares

Harvest terroir*

Limestone plateau and clay-limestone slope

Harvest grape varieties*

86% Merlot – 14% Cabernet Franc

Harvest dates

September 18 to September 30

Vinification

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Cultivation method

Certified by FR-BIO-01 Agriculture France
Controlled by Biodyvin by Ecocert France SAS

Aging

30% new barrels and 70% barrels of one wine or more

Yield

40 hectoliters / ha

Production

50,000 bottles

* For this vintage.

Tasting

The color is clear and deep. Both very complex, airy, and distinguished, the nose offers a real journey. Subtly refined spices, strong minerality, evocative notes of undergrowth, and flowering orchards. On the palate, the wine is powerful, full of energy, very elegant. The finish is tense, long, and airy and reveals a very spiritual third dimension.

A wine for those who love wine.