Château AD Francos 2016 Francs Côtes De Bordeaux

ORIGIN Red Wine Côtes de Francs The origins of Château Ad Francos date back to the 6th century, when Clovis, the first Christian king of France, defeated the Visigoths and conquered the land of Aquitaine. A Frankish garrison settled at that time on this strategic hill, which was named "Ad Francos" (literally meaning "home of the Franks"), giving its name to the present-day village of Francs. The château, constructed between the 9th and 18th centuries, is an eclectic gem of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The castle’s history has been shaped by significant events, including major epidemics, the Hundred Years' War, invasions, religious wars, and the French Revolution. The various families who owned it over the centuries expanded the château, each leaving their unique mark on it. After the French Revolution and the collapse of the local noble lineage, the château was sold to the ancestors of Michel Rolland, a globally renowned oenologist.

ORIGIN Red Wine, Côtes de Francs Appellation The origins of Château Ad Francos date back to the 6th century, when Clovis, the first Christian king of France, defeated the Visigoths and conquered the land of Aquitaine. A Frankish garrison settled on this strategic hill, which was named "Ad Francos" (literally meaning "home of the Franks"), giving its name to the present-day village of Francs. The château, constructed between the 9th and 18th centuries, is an eclectic masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Its history has been shaped by major events such as plagues, the Hundred Years' War, invasions, religious wars, and the French Revolution. Over the years, different families expanded the château, each leaving their distinctive mark. After the French Revolution and the downfall of the local noble lineage, the château was sold to the ancestors of Michel Rolland, a globally renowned oenologist.

ORIGINS White Wine, Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Appellation The origins of Château Ad Francos date back to the 6th century, when Clovis, the first Christian king of France, defeated the Visigoths and conquered the land of Aquitaine. A Frankish garrison settled on this strategic hill, which was named "Ad Francos" (literally meaning "home of the Franks"), giving its name to the present-day village of Francs. The château, constructed between the 9th and 18th centuries, is an eclectic treasure of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Its history has been shaped by key events such as plagues, the Hundred Years' War, invasions, religious wars, and the French Revolution. Various families who inhabited the château expanded it over time, each leaving their unique imprint.

ORIGIN Red Wine Bordeaux Château Guillaume Blanc, located a few kilometers from Sainte Foy la Grande, at the edge of Gironde, has been around since the 16th century. The name of the estate refers to the former master of the property, Guilhaume Blanc, who was elected consul of the famous neighboring bastide of Sainte Foy La Grande, a stronghold for trade with England. Château Guillaume Blanc features a charming chartreuse-style building. Its vineyard now totals 65 hectares, fragmented into a myriad of plots. The estate benefits from a complex and unique terroir, where the gravelly sections are planted with Cabernet varieties, and the clay-limestone slopes are planted with Merlot. Malbec covers 5 hectares, planted on clay-limestone soil. The viticultural practices are environmentally friendly and certified HVE (High Environmental Value). These characteristics contribute to the production of balanced, ample, and structured wines, available in a variety of cuvées.