Wine 16 Flashcards
What is Château Fombrauge known for?
Largest Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion (143 acres under vine)
First harvest was in 1599, purchased in 1999 by Bernard Magrez
What is the grape composition of Château Fombrauge?
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Elevated to Grand Cru Classé in 2006
Who purchased Château Cartier and when?
Purchased in 2004 by Stephen and Denise Adams
Formerly owned by the Moueix family
What is the grape composition of Château Cartier?
60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
When did the Moueix family begin their wine business?
Began in 1931 with the purchase of Fonroque
Who has managed Fonroque since 2001?
Alain Moueix
What is the grape composition of Fonroque?
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc
Who owns Château La Fleur?
Owned by Jonathan Maltus
Purchased in 1998 from the daughter of a blacksmith
What is the grape composition of Château La Fleur?
90% old vine Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
What significant improvement occurred at Château Monbousquet?
Promoted to Grand Cru Classé in 2006
Purchased by Chantal and Gérard Perse in 1993
What is the grape composition of Château Monbousquet?
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Who purchased Château Figeac and what happened after?
Purchased by Alain Raynaud in 1997, resold to Bernard Arnault
Head of LVMH who owns Cheval Blanc and La Tour du Pin
What is the grape composition of Château Figeac?
70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
What is the area of Château Fombrauge under vine?
143 acres
Fill in the blank: The first harvest of Château Fombrauge was in _______.
1599
