Fonbadet - (France)

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In the north of the Village of Saint-Lambert, the Château Fonbadet vineyard can be found, amidst the most reputed estates of the Pauillac Appellation. Fonbadet, the place that gave its name to the estate, is a typical place name in the Médoc terroir, a combination of the Gascogne words meaning fountain (fon) of the little valley (badet). In the Middle Ages, the estate was part of the Château Latour domain and all the evidence dating back to that period shows that vines were planted very early on.Since 2014, Michel Rolland's aid has also been called in. They also have a few other domains in Pauillac including Château Pauillac, a small domain located at a vineyard, were Château Latour also has its vineyards. The wine is 100% on new oak and consists of 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot. The 2nd wine is called "L'Harmonie de Fonbadet" and consists of the same mixture as mentioned below. Here too the wine matures 18 months of which 15% on new oak.

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