Fonset-Lacour
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release, when its fruit profile is most vibrant and the tannins are soft.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted red meats, grilled pork chops, and mild to medium-hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Barton & Guestier, established in 1725 by Irish merchant Thomas Barton and later joined by French merchant Daniel Guestier in 1802, is the oldest active wine house in Bordeaux. Fonset-Lacour is a testament to this historic partnership, crafted to represent the classic, approachable style of Bordeaux. This red blend typically features a harmony of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from diverse clay-limestone and sandy soils across the appellation. Merlot lends the wine its supple, fleshy red fruit character, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, gentle tannins, and a hint of spice. Vinified with traditional techniques and aged to preserve fruit purity, this wine embodies the historic negociant tradition of blending to achieve balance, elegance, and immediate drinkability.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1725 by Irishman Thomas Barton and later joined by French merchant Daniel Guestier in 1802, Barton & Guestier stands as the oldest established wine merchant house in Bordeaux. Headquartered at the historic Château Magnol in Blanquefort, the négociant collaborates closely with hundreds of passionate partner growers to express the rich diversity of France's premier terroirs, spanning Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Pays d'Oc. Renowned for its rigorous quality standards and accessible style, Barton & Guestier produces a versatile spectrum of expressive red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines that celebrate classic French winemaking tradition.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc