Château de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel lies south of Saint-Émilion and has belonged to the Vauthier family, also owners of Château Ausone, since 1971. Its 16 hectares include sandy, gravelly and clay-rich soils. Merlot leads the wines, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère contributing structure and spice. Work in the vineyard and cellar is shared with the wider Vauthier estates, with an emphasis on fruit, balance and the character of each site.