COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle
PRODUCER
Michel Rolland
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Blanc de Fontenil is a dry white wine from Château Fontenil in the Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Produced by renowned oenologist Michel Rolland and his wife Dany, it is a unique expression from their personal estate. The wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle, a composition that leads to its Vin de France classification. The grapes are sourced from a small, one-hectare plot on the Fronsac plateau, replanted in 2017. The 2020 vintage represents only the second release of this limited-production wine, reflecting the Rollands' dedication to creating a distinctive white wine from their Bordeaux terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€49
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of five white grapes, including the non-traditional Chardonnay for Bordeaux.
Fact 02
Produced on a single hectare plot replanted in 2017.
Fact 03
The second release ever of this unique white wine.
Fact 04
Classified as Vin de France due to the inclusion of Chardonnay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Blanc de Fontenil is crafted from grapes grown on a one-hectare plot at Château Fontenil, replanted in 2017. The harvest is conducted by hand. Winemaking involves fermenting the different grape varieties separately, with some undergoing fermentation in new French oak barrels and others in concrete egg-shaped vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for nine months to enhance complexity and texture. The final blend is a deliberate creation by oenologists Michel and Dany Rolland, resulting in a Vin de France classification due to the inclusion of Chardonnay.
