Fort du Roy
Haut-Médoc AOC – Bordeaux – France
A top-of-the-range brand of the Cussac Winery.
The harvest comes from the vines of 15 member winegrowers whose contributions are carefully selected, as only the oldest and best vines are entitled to produce Fort du Roy.
Certified HVE3 as of the 2019 vintage.
Terroir
Gravel and clay-limestone
Surface
20 hectares
| Grape varieties |
| 50 % Merlot |
| 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Technical |
| Yield : Between 40 and 50 hl/ha |
| Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated vats |
| Aged for 12 months in oak barrels |
| Bottling at the property |
| Servicing |
| Serving temperature : 17 / 18 °C |
| Decant 1 to 2 hours before serving |
| The wine is not treated, deposit is natural |
| Pairing |
| Meats : roasted beef, duck, games |
| Chaises : Comté, ewe's milk cheese, sheddar |
| Information document | Fort-du-Roy-GB.pdf (2321 downloads ) |