“I was born in the estate, like Obélix I “fell” into the magic potion when I was little. From my grand parents to my parents who were vinegrower, it did not take long to realize I was made for this life. After a ten years collaboration with my father, I am taking care with a lot of enthusiasm of the future of Fonbadet.”

Worthy style of the Grands crus classés that surround the estate “Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lynch Bages, Château Pichon Comtesse”. The wines of the Fonbadet seduce with their traditional and robust structures and their round and silky tanins. One of the best quality price of Pauillac.

Vineyard area : 20 Hectares
Soil type : Gravely soil from the garonne area
Grape varieties :
60% Cabernet Sauvignon,
20% Merlot
15% Cabernet Franc
5% Petit verdot and malbec
Average age of vines : More 50 years
Vineyard management : Traditionnal
Harvesting : Only by hand
Wine making techniques : Traditionnal (no concentrating process, no filtration…)
Ageing : 50% in news barrels
Annual production : 25.000 to 30.000 bottles
Wine consultant : Mr. Eric Boissenot

“Since 1995, Château Beau Rivage has been the focus of my creative expression. My inspiration comes primarily from my prestigious neighbours at Margaux, but is complemented by what I consider to be the best influences from New World wines. Every trip I make, near or far, provides further proof that the world of Wine is indeed full of the most amazing discoveries. My dream is to bring them together: I make the wine that I love and my greatest joy is to share it with you !”

Chateau Beau Rivage, flanking the Médoc on the banks of the Garonne river, is a tribute to the Bordeaux appellation. The wine’s purple flashes quickly capture your attention. The sophisticated nose has warm and varied notes (vanilla, gentle spices) that reflect the art of the oak ageing that leaves plenty of room for black fruit flavours. In the mouth, the wine shows off its refinement, with well-rounded tannins, elegant and opulent, and a fruity finish that evokes all the subtleties of the Médoc region, and promises of a great future.

Vineyard area: 7.5 Hectares
Soil type: Silty clay
Grape varieties:
60% Merlot
15% Petit Verdot
15% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc and Malbec
Average age of vines: 35 to 40 years
Vineyard management: Density of plantation: 6 200 vines/hectare.
Harvesting: Entirely by hand, with sorting and complete destemming.
Wine making techniques: Cold, prefermentive maceration and fermentation in wooden vats.
Ageing: Entirely in French oak barrels made by the Nadalié cooperage, for 18 to 20 months.
Annual production: 35 000 bottles