Silver Medal at the 2009 Brussels World Competition
Silver Medal at the 2009 Paris Independent Winegrowers’ Competition
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“After an initial, often austere youth in the Bordeaux region, this vintage has begun to open up in more classical terms. Pontet-Fumet is fresh on the palate; the still noticeable tannins are softening, but clearly announce a definite ageing potential.”
Alain Chameyrat
Château Pontet Fumet 2006 – Magnum
50.00€
Out of stock
Additional Information
Packaging | Magnum – Wooden Case |
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Vineyard Origins | 15th century, acquired in 2008 by Philippe Bardet |
Surface Area | 17 ha |
Soils types | Sand, clay and gravel |
Average age of the vines | 34 years |
Grape varieties | |
Planting density | 6,000 vines per hectare |
Tillage | Natural permanent grass cover crop |
Yield | |
Cultivation | Integrated farming and sustainable production, certified High Environmental Value and Iso 14001 |
Selection | Unique grape screening technology |
Pre-fermentation soak | Gentle at low temperature |
Winemaking | The fruit is soaked gently in new-generation tanks in which the marc is immersed thereby enabling the extraction of silky tannins from the skins. |
Aged in barrels | 50% new barrels & 50% one-year-old barrels |