CHATEAU FONROQUE

Saint-Émilion’s Château Fonroque was purchased by the celebrated Moueix family in 1931. In 1979 the property joined several other Right Bank wineries managed by Éts Jean-Pierre Moueix, and in 2001 Alain Moueix took charge and began implementing numerous changes. He experimented with biodynamic farming techniques on select parcels, and by 2005, Fonroque had become completely biodynamic, earning the right to state their organic certification on the labels.

The 20 hectare vineyard is planted in 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc and lies on clay, limestone and sand. The Fonroque style tends to be a robust, rich and tannic. In good vintages, it benefits from at least 2-3 years cellaring prior to consumption.