Fronsac

Small game birds, red meats, lamb, soft cheese.

A first manual leaf thinning on the vines’ eastern side was made on all parcels between July 4 and 13. A second manual leaf thinning on the vines’ western side was made on all parcels between August 29 and September 4. A first crop thinning was made just before véraison. A second crop thinning was made in early September on certain parcels to remove late-developing bunches.

37% new barrels, 30% one year old barrels, 19% two year old barrels and 14% in tank.

Chateau Les Trois Croix is translated from French to mean Three Crosses for three children. Patrick Leon and his wife dreamed of owning their own family winery one day. 1712 is carved in stone in the winery and reflects the age and seniority of the vineyard. Located 86 meters above sea level on the limestone plateau the vineyard offers a magnificent view over the hills valleys and mounds typical of this count... this Fronsac Tuscan girondine if endearing. The plateau of clay composed of molasses of Fronsac relies on large limestone rock outcropping that of the surface. These are ideal conditions for Merlot the grape king supplemented by Cabernet Franc up to 20% which the Fronsac region is known for producing.