Chateau Fombrauge

Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

Chateau Fombrauge stands out because it is the greatest Cru Classé of Saint Emilion. About 6 centuries ago, in 1466, a squire, Jacques de Canolle, declared himself lord of Fombrauge after buying the property. A man of knowledge and a great person ennobled by his functions as treasurer of France, he was received by the bourgeoisie of the city of Bordeaux. He very quickly set about making his land bear fruit by planting the first vines. The huge surface area of this vineyard (58.60 hectares), gives this terroir its unique typicity, complexity and identity… Typicality in diversity.

Chateau Fombrauge

Appellation : Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

The owner's pitch.

Bernard Magrez is the sole owner of 43 Vineyards in the world, and 4 Grands Crus Classés, including this Chateau Fombrauge, which he has owned since 1999. He combines with Fombrauge ancestral know-how and precision viticulture.

“My life. Forty years of passion for the vine. What I want is to transmit excellence. Sharing, offering moments of pure emotion and wonder, that is my quest and my greatest reward.”

Focus on the Chateau.

Surface area

58.6 hectares

Wine types

Red

Ageing

15 months
35% new barrels
65% in barrels used once or more

Grape varieties

Merlot
Cabernet Franc

Environmental protection

EMS – ISO 14001 – HEV 3 – Terra Vitis

Open for tours

By appointment

Wines.

A deep garnet-purple colour, the Fombrauge gives up expressive aromas of Black Forest cake, blackberry compote and morello cherries with hints of plum jam, spice box and potpourri. Full-bodied, with a firm, velvety texture and lots of freshness, all this rich black fruit offers a long spicy finish. Wine Advocate-Parker: 92-94/100. Dark, clear and intense, with a mafgnificent colour. The nose is as fruity as it is floral, with notes of red fruit, mainly black cherries, blackberries and elderberry. On the palate, sé immediately develops deliciously fragrant aromas, with a very fruity taste and a soft texture. This wine will go perfectly with a duck breast in sauce.