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The name of Fombrauge dates back six hundred years, the first harvest was in 1599. At just over fifty eight hectares, the estate encompasses a wide variety of soil types which gives the chef de cave a wide variety of colors to paint with. At the cutting edge of wine technology, Fombrauge employs tech such as drones to survey the vineyard and make the best decisions for the vintage. However, the fruit is all handled by hand including a team of twenty to hand de-stem the grapes. The 2016 is a blend of 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Expressive nose of regular complexity, primary notes of red fruits, blackcurrants and cherry. Appealing, supple and light. The palate is characteristic of its balance: acidity and almost total absence of tannins enhance the impression of roundness.
