Château Fontenil was created by world renowned wine consultant Michel Rolland, and his wife Dany, in 1986. Although little is known about the vines' early years, the estate itself was formed when Michel and Dany were looking for somewhere to live. They bought the vines first, followed by the dilapidated chateau, which is now their family home. By combining several parcels together, one of which was a lieu dit called Fontenil, the estate was born into its present day 7 hectares. Fontenil sits in the commune of Saillans, and grows a mix of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon on limestone, clay, sand and gravel soils. A testament to Michel Rolland’s winemaking expertise - he consults for over 100 Bordeaux estates - and substantial investment in the cellars, Fontenil consistently produces appealing, consistently excellent red Bordeaux and is putting Fronsac back on the quality map.
Critic score 91.75/100
Maturity Ready 2021 - 2035
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