FontenilMichel RollandDanny RollandFronsac 1986Saillans1999
MerlotCabernet Sauvignon (green harvest)Fronsac

Fronsac

95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

(Robert Parker’s rating: 92 points)
Fontenil 14.5%

The winery is founded by the renownedoenologists, Michel Rolland and his wife, Danny Rolland. After being the consultants of so many estates in Bordeaux, they settled in their favourite appellation, Fronsac, and founded their own Chateau in 1986. The adventure began with a few hectares, located in the town of Saillans. The renovation of the facilities started and continued until 1999, the wine cellars, barrel cellar and storage cellar were equipped with high-quality equipment.
They insist the traditional cultivation methods,control of yields from pruning to green harvest. Their wines always receive good reviews andhas made Fronsaceven more famous.

Appellation:
Fronsac, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 92 points)
The basic Fontenil (95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a deep bluish purple color and relatively hefty alcohol at 14.5%, but it is not noticeable in this full-bodied, layered, opulent wine, with lots of black raspberry fruit intermixed with some blueberries and crushed rock.Have a good potential to age in a fine cellar.