Chateau Fontaine de l'Aubier 2019
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Item# 13881-19
James Suckling
91pt
Ageing
6 months in French oak barrels.
Background
Rooted in family tradition, Chateau de l’Aubier has been owned by the Fauchey family since 1796. Today, Sabine Fauchey represents the fifth
generation, working hand in hand with her parents, Isabelle and Remy, to carry on the family's legacy. The first vintage of Château de l’Aubier
was produced in 1952 — a milestone that marked the beginning of a long story built on passion, dedication, and respect for the land.
Tasting notes
Deep, intense ruby color. The nose reveals powerful aromas of ripe black fruits. On the palate,
the wine shows remarkable balance, with silky tannins and lingering flavors of black fruit, licorice,
and a touch of refreshing freshness on the finish.
Vineyard
Chateau de l'Aubier's commitment to biodiversity deepens their connection
with the land. Allowing the natural flora to evolve with the seasons reveals how nature can find its
own balance — protecting, regulating, and sustaining itself when treated with respect and care.
To preserve the soil's microbial life and the vineyard's beneficial fauna, the family relies on biological
control through careful management and conservation of natural habitats.
This gentle, landscape-focused approach encourages their natural allies to flourish, maintaining a healthy and self-regulating ecosystem.
This gentle, landscape-focused approach encourages their natural allies to flourish, maintaining a healthy and self-regulating ecosystem.
Vinification
Destemmed and crushed grapes undergo a traditional maceration with daily pump-overs.
The vatting lasts between 3 and 4 weeks in temperature-controlled concrete vats, ensuring optimal
extraction of color and aromas. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank.
