Château Petit Fombrauge St Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Pierre Lavau could easily be mistaken for an Irishman with his bushy head of red hair, however his family is steeped in St Emilion tradition, his grandfather Gabriel worked as a cooper in St Emilion and visited many vineyards repairing barrels. Over time he enlarged the small family estate which Pierre increased in size when in 1996 he purchased a small parcel of land in St Emilion.

Years of experience has allowed Pierre to understand the importance of the soil as a whole. He naturally evolved towards lutte raisonnee to reduce pesticides. In the same spirit he sows cereals like oats between the vine rows and tills these back into the soil to provide natural nutrients, no herbicides are used on his properties (Organic conversion). This approach results in wines that differ from vintage to vintage but respects their true place of origin.

Very deep colour, intense nose of coffee and dark fruits. Full, smooth and round on the palate with cherry and blackcurrant flavours. Soft tannins, great length.