{"product_id":"ch-de-fontenille-entre-deux-mers","title":"Chateau de Fontenille Blanc, Entre-deux-Mers, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e2024 Château de Fontenille Blanc is a vibrant Entre-Deux-Mers built around Sauvignon Blanc, with Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle and Sémillon adding aromatic complexity and texture. Citrus, yellow apple, and white peach meet orange blossom, honeysuckle, fresh herbs, and more exotic notes of kiwi and melon. Brief skin contact and cool fermentation preserve aromatic intensity, while aging on the fine lees adds breadth to the palate. Fresh, juicy and gently rounded, it balances ripe fruit with lively acidity and a clean, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macha and Stéphane Defraine\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Gris, 20% Muscadelle, 10% Sémillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 years on average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay-silica soils with gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-temperature fermentation at approximately 16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight gold and bright in the glass, with expressive aromas of citrus, yellow apple and white peach joined by orange blossom, honeysuckle, fresh herbs and subtle exotic fruit. Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle contribute additional spice and aromatic breadth, with touches of kiwi, lemongrass and fennel emerging as the wine opens. The palate is juicy and gently plump, balancing ripe fruit and fine lees-derived texture with refreshing acidity. Citrus, herbs and a lightly savory mineral character carry through the clean, energetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Points, Roger Voss, April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Fontenille has viticultural roots reaching back to the 13th century, when vineyards near the Abbaye de La Sauve-Majeure were tended by monks. The Defraine family now leads the estate, with Stéphane Defraine having developed Fontenille since acquiring it in 1989 and Macha Defraine also involved in its current winemaking. Today the château combines this long history with organic farming and a freshness-driven approach to Bordeaux's traditional white varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately 8-10°C. Its citrus-driven freshness, aromatic herbs and gently rounded texture make it an excellent partner for seafood, grilled fish, salmon, sushi and paella. It also pairs well with goat cheese, fresh vegetable dishes and lighter preparations featuring herbs or citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 750mL","offer_id":67587551068215,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Chateau_de_Fontenille_Blanc_Entre-deux-Mers_France_2024.png?v=1792042841","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/ch-de-fontenille-entre-deux-mers","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}