Château Fombrauge 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Fombrauge 2024

Tasting

Color
Beautiful dark red hue with brilliant reflections leaning towards violet.

Nose
The bouquet reveals elegant floral fragrances accompanied by notes of ripe red fruits. Aromas of eucalyptus, licorice, and mint complete this aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack is supple and delicate, evolving towards a palate with sustained density. This wine stands out for its roundness and silky character, with an elegance of tannins perfectly balanced by a beautiful tension that structures the whole.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, dishes in sauce or even refined cheeses, highlighting its structure and aromatic complexity.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate this wine, serve it between 16 and 18°C after decanting for an hour. This grand cru from Saint-Émilion can be kept until around 2040, gaining in complexity with the years.

The complexity and freshness of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine

The property

Anchored in history since the 16th century, the Château Fombrauge saw its first harvest in 1599, making it one of the oldest wine estates in Saint-Émilion. This property houses a 17th-century charterhouse, a testament to its rich past. Under the aegis of the Dumas de Fombrauge family, the estate has established itself as a reference in Bordeaux viticulture. Today, thanks to Bernard Magrez, Château Fombrauge shines among the most prestigious crus of Saint-Émilion.

The vineyard

Spread over nearly 60 hectares in the Saint-Émilion appellation, the Château Fombrauge vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir mainly composed of clay-limestone soils, complemented by molasses from the Agenais and Fronsadais. The vines, averaging 25 years old, draw from these soils all the richness necessary for the production of a great Bordeaux wine.

The vintage

The 2024 vintage began with a mild and wet winter, followed by a cool and rainy spring and a late summer.

Vinification and aging

Aging 70% in barrels, half of which are new wood, providing structure and complexity. The remaining 30% are aged in various containers such as sandstone, concrete, and stainless steel, thus preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit. This diversity of containers contributes to the aromatic richness and final balance of the wine.

Blend

90% Merlot complemented by 10% Cabernet Franc.