Château Hauchat “La Rose” Fronsac
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The high plateau of Saint-Aignan is one of the areas linked to the quality of the Fronsac Appellation.
- The particularity of this terroir can be found in its extreme homogeneity – The soil is clay and limestone, on a limestone bedrock, and the vineyard faces south, south-west, facing Pomerol, ensuring limitless hours of perfect sunshine and drainage. The Hauchat estate was purchased by the Saby family in 1973
Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot
Elaboration: Hand picked grapes, 12 months in new French oak barrels
Tasting Notes: Deep purple, forward aromas of toasty plum and currant. Nice weight. Finishes long, with vanilla notes.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Saby family has been making wine in Bordeaux for nine uninterrupted generations now, led by heirs to the family passion Jean-Christophe and Jean-Phillippe. Their winery holdings, centered around Libourne, are comprised of 70 hectares and include Château Rozier (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Château Bertin (Montagne-Saint-Emilion), and Château Hauchat (Fronsac). Saby wines receive regular buzz for good reason – These are rich, balanced examples of high level Bordeaux.