Château Fontis
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Château Fontis is a 10-hectare winegrowing estate in the AOC Médoc, managed by Vincent Boivert in Ordonnac. Practising sustainable viticulture with HVE certification, it produces oak-aged red wines.
Identity
Château Fontis is a winegrowing estate located in Ordonnac, in the Gironde département. The property is managed by Vincent Boivert.
History and philosophy
Vincent Boivert, the current owner, took the helm of the estate in 1995. The property practises sustainable viticulture and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.
Appellations
Château Fontis produces wines under the Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC).
Practical information
Château Fontis is located at 2 route de Honteumieu, 33340 Ordonnac. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 6 72 71 92 94 or by email at vincent.boivert@orange.fr. The property offers tastings and cellar-door sales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Fontis and since when?
- Château Fontis is owned by Vincent Boivert. He took over the management of the estate in 1995, running the property located in Ordonnac. His role as owner and director is central to the vineyard's operations and the production of wines in the Médoc appellation.
- What is the size of the vineyard and what are its main terroir characteristics?
- The Château Fontis vineyard covers an area of 10 hectares. The terroir is characterised by gravel soils resting on a clay-limestone subsoil, which contributes to the distinctive quality of the wines. The vineyard's highest elevation reaches 38 metres. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, classic varieties of the region.
- What environmental certifications does Château Fontis hold?
- Château Fontis is committed to sustainable viticulture and has achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification. This certification recognises the environmentally friendly practices implemented across the estate to preserve biodiversity and natural resources.
- Under which appellation are Château Fontis wines produced?
- The wines produced by Château Fontis are crafted under the Médoc Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This appellation guarantees compliance with traditional Bordeaux production standards for still red wines. The estate is entirely dedicated to this appellation, situated in the commune of Ordonnac.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Fontis vineyard covers an area of 10 hectares. The soils consist of gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil. The highest point of the vineyard reaches an altitude of 38 metres. The grape varieties planted are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Flagship cuvées
Château Fontis produces a still red wine under the AOC Médoc appellation.
Vinification and ageing
The estate's vat room was renovated in 2021. Ageing has been documented at eighteen months in oak barrels for certain vintages.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Ordonnac
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Vincent Boivert
- Technical direction
- Vincent Boivert
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- 2 route de Honteumieu, 33340 Ordonnac
- Phone
- 06 72 71 92 94
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Oui