Château Fombrauge

The History of Chateau Fombrauge

The first mention of Fons Brogiera - the spring surrounded by heather - dates back to 1466, when Squire Jacques de Canolle proclaimed himself lord of Fombrauge after acquiring the property.

This cultivated and curious character is ennobled by his functions of treasurer of France. He became an important local figure and was made a bourgeois of the city of Bordeaux. As soon as he became the owner of Château Fombrauge, he worked to make his land fruitful by planting the first vines. The history of Chateau Fombrauge will then be linked to the Dumas family, then the Taffard family, and finally Bernard Magrez who acquired it in 1999. He then continues the production of the sublime Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion on the vineyard that covers nearly 60 hectares.

Bernard Magrez's background

Bernard Magrez is today nicknamed the man with 40 châteaux! He is the embodiment of the self-taught man, who started from nothing and succeeded thanks to an unwavering passion and a lot of hard work. Born in 1936, Bernard Magrez began his career as a wood sawyer. He then joined a large Bordeaux wine company, the Cordier group, which allowed him to discover all the workings of the trade.

In 1964, he created his own company. The success is fast, with successes such as Malesan, a Bordeaux wine which becomes leader in France. In 1983, he acquired his first vineyard, Château Pape Clément. He continues to expand over the years and today owns 43 vineyards in 9 countries.

The wines of Château Fombrauge

The wines of Chateau Fombrauge are the result of a drastic selection of parcels by terroir, which is carried out according to the grape varieties and the age of the vines. The harvest is done by hand, in small crates, after a precise location by drone. After de-stemming, which requires about twenty qualified workers, the grapes are sorted on a table. The vats used are made of wood, stainless steel and concrete. Their capacity does not exceed 70 hectoliters.

Château Fombrauge - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge

Château Fombrauge - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge displays a dark, limpid and intense color. The nose is both floral and fruity, with notes of red fruits. It is a fragrant wine, with a mellow texture, with an ascending finish. It is a perfect accompaniment to duck breast in sauce.

Magrez Fombrauge Bordeaux White

Magrez Fombrauge white is an elegant and balanced wine. Its golden color sometimes displays some green reflections. The nose exhales notes of white peach and pear. The mouth is fruity and very fresh. The white of Fombrauge is ideal as an aperitif, to accompany smoked salmon toasts.

Château Magrez Fombrauge - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge

The Château Magrez Fombrauge - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge displays a very beautiful intense red color, with hints of purple. The nose is fresh and nuanced. The mouth is fruity and spicy. The wine is long and tannic and is distinguished by its elegance. It is recommended to match it with a red meat, like a grilled entrecote à la Bordelaise for example.