By Chateau Arnauton
Fronsac 2014

The Chateau
With a total area of 25 Ha, Chateau Arnauton benefits from its unique and remarkable terroir. Situated on the southern slope of the hillock, perched, the chateau dominates the entire Fronsac appellation. In the hands of French proprietors since 2010, efforts in the vineyard and investments made within the winery permit to maintain and revitalise this growth as one of the finest wines of Bordeaux.

The Vineyard
Area: 14 ha
Vineyard age: 30 years
Production: 100,000 bottles
Terroir: argilo calcaire
Pruning: 2 lattes seches
Varietals: 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
Density: 5555 pieds / hectare
Yield: 5l hl/ha
Parcel Selection: yes

Winemaking Details
Maceration: cold pre-fermentation
Vatting time: 21 days
Fermentation Temperature: 22 to 24 degrees C
Malolactic fermentation: in vats and barrels
Type of vat: cement
Temperature Control: thermo-regulation
Micro bullage: yes
Aging: 33% new barrels, 33% barrels of one wine, 33% barrels of two wines
Aging duration: 12 months
Alcohol: 14.00% vol
Consulting winemaker: S. Toutoundji

Sensory Details
Beautiful, intense ruby - deep and almost tactile. The nose is rich and complex in both red and black fruits with spicy notes of vanilla; the woodland is already melted after a few months of aging. The mouth, still evolving, is already full of promise with very elegant tannins.
[Information provided by Beyerman Wines]

"CHATEAU ARNAUTON FRONSAC 2014
Monday, February 13, 2017
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2014
Score: 92
Aromas of cherry pie and citrus fruit. Very aromatic. Full body, round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Succulent and rich. Best ever from here? Drink or hold."