Château de Fontenille - Bordeaux Rouge 2022 (750ml) Toto

Château de Fontenille - Bordeaux Rouge 2022 (750ml) TotoThe vines of Chteau de Fontenille have flourished on gravel terroirs bathed in generous sun since the 13th century. Hidden among the vineyards was a pilgrimage route to the neighboring Benedictine monastery, Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure, whose monks tended to the vines for hundreds of years. With nearly 80 acres dedicated to Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the history of this site is alive in the gravel and clay dominated soils that

Sightly smoky with nuts

slightly dusty finish

pork roast

licorice and dried sage flavors

It's a tribute to Charles' first love lost—a woman nicknamed "Boom Boom" O’Brien—and it's one of the biggest and boldest Syrahs of all time

strong cheese or aperitifs and snacks

then the La Mission might put its nose in front after 15–20 years

Sourced from Sunrise Ranch in Napa Valley

especially decanted while young

This wine is the perfect accompaniment to red meats

draped in a captivating garnet robe

Solid depth of fruit here