Château Fontoy Fontoy Blanc domaine-tournon Merlot vines were originally inter-planted

Merlot vines were originally inter-planted with the Cabernet with subsequent plantings made in 1990 on the newly acquired neighbouring land along with the Petit Verdot

at a controlled temperature to preserve freshness and fruitiness

you can almost smell the small white fractured pebbles

perfumed acidity

revealing apple and pear aromas and scents of white blossom

Château Fontoy Fontoy Blanc domaine-tournon Merlot vines were originally inter-planted40 % Sauvignon Blanc, 40 % Semillon, 20 % Colombard, from the Chteaus 24 ha vineyard at Lugasson in Entre Deux Mers. Nine to 18 hours skin contact, then cool fermented with fine lees in stainless steel, followed by further elevage in tank.