COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château La Fon du Berger
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Fon du Berger is a family-owned estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Managed by the Bouges family since 1983, the estate is committed to a blend of traditional winemaking and environmental stewardship. Its location in Saint-Sauveur du Médoc, near Pauillac, provides a terroir of gravelly soils that are particularly suited to the estate's primary grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate's approach aims to reconcile the heritage of Médoc winemaking with a forward-thinking perspective on sustainability.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vine density is high (8,000 vines/hectare) to ensure low yields.
Fact 02
The estate employs sustainable agriculture, including no pesticide use.
Fact 03
It's located just 3km west of the renowned Pauillac appellation.
Fact 04
The Bouges family has managed the estate since 1983.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Fon du Berger begins with the careful selection of grapes, which are sorted and destemmed. Fermentation occurs in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks for a period of 6 to 10 days, followed by a 3 to 4 week vatting period to maximize extraction. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with about 30% new wood. Sustainable agriculture principles are employed throughout the vineyard management.
