Château Frontenac

The history of the Château Frontenac

The Château Frontenac estate dates back to the time of King Louis XIII and his godson Louis de Buade, one of his lieutenant generals, bearing the title Comte de Frontenac. The latter also spent time at the court of Louis XIV, before being appointed Governor General of New France.
Viticulture at the château began in earnest in the mid-19th century and has continued ever since, with winemaking in the Bordeaux tradition.

The Château Frontenac estate

Château Frontenac is located near Sainte Foy La Grande, 25 kilometers from Saint Émilion. Its vines are located in the commune of Pineuilh, overlooking the Dordogne valley. They are planted on the highest slopes, giving the grapes the best exposure to reach maturity.

The Château Frontenac vineyard covers 30 hectares and its vines have an average age of 30 years. They thrive on a soil composed mainly of chalky clay. The vines are almost exclusively devoted to reds, with just over one hectare devoted to whites.

The red grape varieties selected are Cabernet Sauvignon, which gives the wine its fruity aromas, and Merlot, which brings suppleness and roundness. The third grape variety, Cabernet Franc, is used to produce wines for laying down that mature with age. The blends create a harmonious balance, with a robust structure that gives way to full-bodied, but never overpowering, tannins.
The white grape varieties are Sauvignon and Semillon.

The wines of Château Frontenac

Chateau Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Rouge

Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Rouge boasts a magnificent purple color with a subtle patina. The nose is complex and generous. Black fruit aromas dominate, with a lovely roundness. The palate is long and elegant. The wine is supported by velvety tannins.
Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Rouge is an excellent wine for laying down. It is the perfect accompaniment to red meats and farmhouse cheeses.

Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge

Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Supérieur rouge represents a finely wooded classic from the region. Its color is an intense red, reminiscent of ruby. The nose is powerful. It declines aromas and nuances of black fruits and offers a wide range of toasted and roasted notes.

The palate is fresh and full-bodied. In the background are vanilla flavors. The finish is dense and fleshy. Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge lends itself to ageing. It will enhance your poultry and game dishes.

Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Blanc

Château Frontenac AOC Bordeaux Blanc is a dry, floral and fresh Sauvignon. It's a wine that blends Semillon and Sauvignon to produce a powerful fruitiness, with great finesse and elegance. Its fragrance is exceptional, as is its freshness. It is exquisite with fish, whether from the sea or rivers.