Chateau Fontenil
Chateau Fontenil operates from the Fronsac appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. This estate produces Merlot-dominant wines with structured tannins and mineral complexity, reflecting the region's clay-limestone terroir and traditional winemaking approach.
The estate focuses on expressing Fronsac's distinctive character through careful vineyard management and selective harvesting. Their wines typically blend Merlot with Cabernet Franc, creating medium to full-bodied reds with earthy undertones and aging potential. The winemaking emphasizes balance between fruit concentration and terroir expression.
The estate focuses on expressing Fronsac's distinctive character through careful vineyard management and selective harvesting. Their wines typically blend Merlot with Cabernet Franc, creating medium to full-bodied reds with earthy undertones and aging potential. The winemaking emphasizes balance between fruit concentration and terroir expression.
