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"the aoc saint-emilion-grand-cru covers the same geographical area as saint-emilion and is located in the libournais region on the right bank of the dordogne river. To qualify for the grand cru label, production conditions are stricter than those for the saint-emilion aoc: yields are limited to 40hl/ha and the wine must be aged for 12 months. The appellation covers 4,030 ha of limestone, clay-silt and sandy soils. Merlot dominates the AOC's blends, but Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are also vinified. Saint-émilion-grand-cru produces 150,291 hl of red wine annually.saint-emilion was one of the Bordeaux appellations hardest hit by the April 2017 frost. Work in the vineyards had to be meticulous, but the efforts are paying off; the Merlot grapes are coming through and are already offering fine tannins.Weather conditions: the winter of 2016-2017 was very deficient in water, with rainfall 30% below seasonal normals. The first half of the season was cold, then the winter ended with very mild temperatures. Bud-break was early, and the very beginning of spring kept up the mild temperatures, stimulating growth. On the nights of April 27 and 28, temperatures dropped to -6°c in some areas, causing a severe frost. After these dark nights for many of the region's wineries, heat and drought set in until late spring. This led to water stress in the vineyards. From June 25 onwards, heavy rainfall marked a change in climatology. Summer was dry and cool. Veraison was early and rapid. The welcome rains of early September allowed the skins to fully ripen.Aging:30% in new barrels and 70% in barrels of one or more wines. Tasting :Beautiful crimson color and deep nose. At this stage, the wine "
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Château Fonroque
Château Fonroque is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 5 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Fonroque 2023.
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Montagne-Saint-Émilion
The appellation Montagne-Saint-Émilion is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Fonroque and its 5 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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