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Esprit de Fonrozay 2016 Bordeaux

$32.00

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The 2016 Esprit de Fonrozay offers red wine lovers an affordable and approachable taste of the classic grape varieties that put Bordeaux on the international wine map. In this fruit-forward bottling, Merlot's dark plumminess mingles with Cab Franc's spiced cedar notes to create a juicy, food-friendly French blend perfect to enjoy alongside casual, everyday meals. Take advantage of today's daily wine and stock up for less than $12 a bottle!

Member Rating: 90

Tech Notes Wine Details Wine Enthusiast
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2016
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Franc
CountryFrance
AppellationBordeaux
RegionBordeaux
Alcohol Content13.50%
By Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion
Esprit de Fonrozay Bordeaux 2016

Producer Background
The Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion was founded in 1931 to support small family-owned chateaux through economic and other hardships. This union's emphasis is on quality through expertise, innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities. Esprit de Fonrozay is a perfect example of this dedication to quality.

The Terroir
The vineyards of Esprit de Fonrozay total 100 hectares and are comprised of 25-year old Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. Vines are planted in soils composed of sandy-clay with gravelly subsoils. These soils are mineral-rich providing the rootstocks with nutrients to stay healthy. The sand and gravel allow for proper drainage creating enough stress on the vines, so they thrive when humidity is low but remain protected from oversoaking when the Atlantic's maritime rains blow through Bordeaux.

Production and Tasting Notes
The grapes are harvested by plots and varietals. Gravity flow is utilized to bring the freshly-pressed juice to temperature-controlled vats where maceration will take place over 20-30 days. Malolactic fermentation rounds out the wine, and it is aged for 12-14 months in vats. The result is a fresh, concentrated Bordeaux wine with aromatics of dark ripe fruit and blackberries that is easygoing on the palate, with a hint of spice and ripe dark fruit on the finish.

Additional Details
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Bordeaux
Vineyard: Clay-limestone soils with high sand content
Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Winemaking: Pre- and malolactic fermentations done in vats. Vertical pressing
Aging: 12-14 months in stainless steel vats and a short period of time with oak
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[Information is not vintage specific]
Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion 2016 Esprit de Fonrozay (Bordeaux)
Points: 90
Price: $32
Designation: Esprit de Fonrozay
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Winery: Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: Swiss Cellars
Date Published: 12/31/2018
Warm and ripe, this wine is full of black fruits and rich tannins. It is structured but this foundation is already well integrated with the fruit. Spice and a touch of licorice indicate the wood aging and also the potential of this wine. Drink from 2021.