Fine Bordeaux wines, for epicureans.
Loyal to the traditional values of Bordeaux wine, we craft blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, accenting each vintage’s unique character.
As producers of Haut-Médoc wines, our reds are are of fantastic quality; made from fruits native to the land and comprised of the traditional blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Simultaneously rich and smooth, they offer a great tasting experience for wine lovers.
Our wines are authentic, capturing the distinctiveness of Haut-Médoc earth as well as our expertise. While our wines’ origins begin first and foremost in Médoc soils, it is our input and the careful decisions we make in the vineyards that cultivate great wine. This is why our team members work together towards a common goal: to extract every bit of potential from our land, in order to produce Bordeaux wines of unique qualities.
CHÂTEAU FONTESTEAU
Classified Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Fontesteau is a silky, expressive wine, which can be drunk young or kept in the cellar, for those who appreciate more mature Bordeaux wines.
CHATEAU FONTESTEAU
CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR
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THE VINTAGES OF CHATEAU FONTESTEAU
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"This dark-coloured wine releases complex aromas in its nose, aromas of black and red fruits; cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant. The aftertaste strikes as forthright and gourmande. With a well-presented body, the fresh, prolonged tannic structure makes for a concetrated, flavourful taste. The 2020 confirms its place as one of Fontesteau’s great vintages, which with the 2018 and 2019, makes up a trio of exceptional quality that will be remembered for a long time."
Marco Balsimelli, Oenologist
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot Noir 45%
Alcohol: 13.5 % ABV
Maturation: 75 % in French oak, 25 % in stainless steel vats
Ageing capacity of more than 10 years.
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“The 2019 Château Fontesteau has a beautiful deep colour with violet hues. Its nose gives off expressive aromas of ripe black fruits and flowers such as violets. On the palate, it is full, opulent and powerful, with an assertive and precise tannic structure, synonymous with a character only found in great vintages.”
Marco Balsimelli, Oenologist at the Eric Boissenot Laboratory
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot Noir 51%
Alcohol: 13.5 % ABV
Maturation: 75 % in French oak, 25 % in stainless steel vats
Ageing capacity of more than 10 years.
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“This beautifully dark coloured wine offers an exuberant palette of aromas on the nose with a generous variety of fruit. There are notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, and then soft, mingling oaky aromas complementing this attractive fruit-packed bouquet. Fontesteau 2018 conveys strong character and force on the palete but, due to the winemaking fluency, a softened tannic structure is achieved. A powerful, balanced and delectable wine that aptly reflects the great quality of this exceptional vintage year.”
Marco Balsimelli Oenologist of the Eric Boissenot Laboratory
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot Noir 41%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Maturation: 75% in French oak, 25% in stainless steel vats
Ageing capacity of more than 10 years.
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“A deeply coloured, plump, fruity vintage with a lovely supple, elegant finish.”
The 2017 Château Fontesteau Vintage is the first year certified High Environmental Value, HVE3.
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Noir
Alcohol: 12.8% ABV
Maturation: 75% in French oak, 25% in stainless steel vats
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“This 2016 boasts a very rich garnet colour. The nose is expressive, opening onto jam-like aromas of red fruit such as cherry and strawberry. The palate is ample and full-bodied with an intense, fresh structure. The tannins are rich and tasty, conferring flavour and length to the wine. This is a remarkably balanced vintage with a real force of character.”
Marco BALSIMELLI, Oenologist of the Eric Boissenot Laboratory
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot Noir 47%,
Alcohol: 13.3% ABV
Maturation: 75% in French oak, 25% in stainless steel vats
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“This wine has a deep colour with garnet tints. On the nose it offers red fruit aromas, liquorice and toasty notes. In the mouth, one can firstly note the display of volume and structure; the palate is full-bodied and dense. The supple, precise finish boasts tasty tannins that bring length and elegance. Château Fontesteau 2015 is expressive, fruity and delicate, a true example of this great vintage year.”
Blend: 53 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot Noir, 2% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13 % ABV
Maturation: 75 % in barrels (20 % renewed), 25 % in vats
Ageing capacity of more than 10 years.
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“This Fontesteau 2014 has a beautiful crimson tint with highlights of violet. Complex, toasty aromas mingled with spice and black fruit can be observed. Equally powerful and elegant, this wine is ample and rich in body. The mid-palate is dense and meaty with silky tannins on the finish.”
Marco BALSIMELLI, Oenologist of the Eric Boissenot Laboratory
Blend: 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 49 % Merlot Noir, 1% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13 % ABV
Maturation: 75 % in barrel, 25 % in vat
Ageing capacity of more than 10 years.
MESSIRE DE FONTESTEAU
Loyal to the style of Haut-Médoc wines, Messire de Fontesteau is a delicious wine where the grape aromas dominate. Less tannic, this wine is the ideal partner for a summer meal.
MESSIRE DE FONTESTEAU
A VINTAGE TO DRINK YOUNG
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THE MESSIRE DE FONTESTEAU VINTAGE
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A fruity Haut-Médoc vintage, Messire de Fontesteau is made up of grape varieties from the estate’s youngest grapevine plots. A gentle winemaking allows for the extraction of each fruity expression. A supple and aromatic wine that is better consumed young.
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Maturation: French oak barrels for 6 months
Supple and aromatic wine better consumed young: keep between 5 and 10 years.
VARIATION DE FONTESTEAU
Variation de Fontesteau is a wine worthy of ageing, for enthusiasts of more robust Bordeaux wines. More structured and tannic, it reveals its complex layers with each year of maturation.
VARIATION DE FONTESTEAU
A WINE FOR LONG-TERM AGEING
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THE VINTAGES OF VARIATION DE FONTESTEAU
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Variation de Fontesteau is a micro-vintage benefitting from a blend different to that of Château Fontesteau.
Aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months, it makes for a structured wine with spiced aromas and tannins. This is a great wine, designed for keeping a long time and perfect for passionate (and patient) wine-lovers.
Tasting note: Dark colour, black fruit and toasty aromas, powerful tannins, very long finish.
Blend: 57% Merlot Noir, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Maturation: 100% in French Oak Barrels
Wine suited for long-term ageing, over 10 years.
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