You might have already noticed that we have fallen head over heels for this little gem of the Fronsac appellation… This estate, which is often awarded excellent scores by none other than Robert Parker, produces well-rounded, sumptuous and elegant wines which are as delicious young as they are after having gained in depth with some years of aging.
Charlemagne built a fortress in the Fronsac region, overlooking the confluence of the Dordogne and the Isle, to survey the river traffic and the road leading to Bordeaux. Culminating at an altitude of 75 metres, it offers a magnificent view of Fronsac's rugged landscape. The wine production area is now slightly removed from the main thoroughfares, but has some beautiful churches and châteaux. Spread over six communes, which all have the right to the Fronsac appellation, the landscape is characterized its hilly terroir. Within the Fronsac AOC, two communes are entitled to the Canon-Fronsac appellation: Fronsac and Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac. The grape varieties planted in AOC Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac underwent a dramatic change in the 20th century. In 1900 the vines were mostly Malbec. Very sensitive to frost, this variety has now been largely replaced by Merlot. Château de Carles was built in the 15th century by the Carles family, which flourished between the 15th and 17th centuries. In the 17th century the château became popular with great thinkers and literary figures, and was frequented by writers such as Boétie, who was married to Marguerite de Carles, and Montaigne. In the 18th century, the property was acquired by Guillaume de Castaing who passed it on to his son, Antoine. His daughter Constance and her husband Stépahne Droulers have managed the château since 1983. The property is located in Saillans, on Fronsac's third hill, looking down over the vines, the Isle Valley and Libourne.
Fronsac
20€
Price estimate statistics 2018Fronsac
10€
Price estimate statistics 2018Fronsac
19€
Price estimate statistics 2017Fronsac
11€
Price estimate statistics 2017Fronsac
21€
Price estimate statistics 2016Fronsac
14€
Price estimate statistics 2016Fronsac
23€
Price estimate statistics 2015Fronsac
14€
Price estimate statistics 2015Fronsac
25€
Price estimate statistics 2014Fronsac
11€
Price estimate statistics 2014Fronsac
24€
Price estimate statistics 2013Fronsac
8€
Price estimate statistics 2013Fronsac
16€
Price estimate statistics 2012Fronsac
22€
Price estimate statistics 2012Fronsac
25€
Price estimate statistics 2011Fronsac
11€
Price estimate statistics 2011Fronsac
26€
Price estimate statistics 2010Fronsac
31€
Price estimate statistics 2009Fronsac
27€
Price estimate statistics 2009Fronsac
24€
Price estimate statistics 2008Fronsac
10€
Price estimate statistics 2008Fronsac
19€
Price estimate statistics 2007Fronsac
7€
Price estimate statistics 2007Fronsac
19€
Price estimate statistics 2006Fronsac
29€
Price estimate statistics 2006Fronsac
20€
Price estimate statistics 2005Fronsac
30€
Price estimate statistics 2005Fronsac
26€
Price estimate statistics 2004Fronsac
27€
Price estimate statistics 2003Fronsac
31€
Price estimate statistics 2002Fronsac
28€
Price estimate statistics 2001Fronsac
23€
Price estimate statistics 2001Fronsac
30€
Price estimate statistics 2000Fronsac
16€
Price estimate statistics 1999Fronsac
29€
Price estimate statistics 1998Fronsac
10€
Price estimate statistics 1998Fronsac
20€
Price estimate statistics 1997Fronsac
29€
Price estimate statistics 1996Fronsac
12€
Price estimate statistics 1995Fronsac
28€
Price estimate statistics 1995Fronsac
24€
Price estimate statistics 1990Fronsac
19€
Price estimate statistics 1989Fronsac
31€
Price estimate statistics 1985Fronsac
21€
Price estimate statistics 1979