APPEARANCE Very rich garnet colour.
NOSE The nose is expressive, opening onto jammy aromas of red cherry and strawberry. PALATE The palate is ample and full-bodied with a tense, fresh structure. The tannins are rich and tasty, conferring flavour and length to the wine. A remarkably balanced vintage with a real force of character.
AGEING 75% of the blend is aged for 12 months in barrels (20% new), the remained 25% in vat
PAIRING Charcuterie, red meat, grilled dishes, game, cheeses and chocolate desserts. READINESS FOR DRINKING Wine that may be aged in the bottle for over 10 years
12x CHÂTEAU FONTESTEAU Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc
VARIETALS 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot
VINTAGE 2016
REGION Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13% Residual sugar 0 g/l Total Acidity 5 g/l pH 3.87




