VINTAGES
Château Fonroque 2020
Weather Conditions During the Growing Season
The 2020 vintage is one of contrasts.
The winter was exceptionally rainy. Spring was warm and humid, almost tropical. Downy mildew thrived. Early flowering varied depending on the grape variety, terroir, and weather conditions at the time.
Then, just before summer, the rain stopped, giving way to dry and fairly mild weather until the onset of veraison. From that point on, heat—at times intense—dominated the season. The thunderstorms in mid-August were necessary and allowed the vines to continue their growth cycle through the harvest. At times irregular flowering and extremely dry conditions resulted in rather low yields in most cases.
Harvested early, the grapes were fully ripe and produce generous wines
Total vineyard area
17.60 hectares
Region of Harvest
Limestone plateau and clay-limestone slope
Grape Varieties Harvested
87% Merlot – 13% Cabernet Franc
Harvest Dates
September 7 through September 21
Wine Production
A few words about the winemaking process for this vintage.
Cultivation Method
Certified by FR-BIO-01 Agriculture France; inspected by Biodyvin through Ecocert France SAS
Livestock Farming
30% new barrels and 70% barrels that have held one or more wines
Tasting
A deep purple color. Both expressive and complex, with lovely finesse. The nose is exceptionally pure, with aromas of coffee accompanied by floral notes. It has lovely energy, and the fruit is crisp and juicy. The tannins are supple, and the mouthfeel is delicate and velvety. The finish is taut and precise. This is a distinguished wine that will only improve with age!
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(comment from August 2022)
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