Richs aromas as black cherry jam, fresh cassis, notes of incense, flowers, spices … Combining freshness and finesse, maturity and concentration, it’s a real treat!
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A few kilometres away from Saint Emilion is located Château Fongaban whose origins date from the 17th century.
The terroir is typical of the two great “Puisseguin Saint Emilion” and “Côtes de Castillon” Appelations d’Origine Contrôlées, both situated in the commune of Puisseguin where are implanted 40 hectares of grape varieties (Merlot and Cabernet Franc), on a clayey and chalky soil totally adapted to vine culture.
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Appellations | Côtes de Castillon |
| Surface of the vineyard | 32 ha |
| Soil | clay-limestone |
| Grape varieties | 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Average age of the vines | 20 years |
| Harvest | mechanical |
| Vinification | Total destemming, soft crushing, stainless steel vats and concretes with an individual thermal regulation, a micro-oxygenation under marc, malolactic fermentation in tank |
| Maturation | in oak barrels |
| Price range | €€ |
| Size | Bottle |
Château Fongaban offers richs aromas susch as black cherry jam, fresh cassis, notes of incense, flowers, spices … Combining freshness and finesse, maturity and concentration, it is a real treat!
