Château AD Francos 2020 Francs Côtes De Bordeaux

ORIGIN Red Wine, Côtes de Francs 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, built between the 9th and 18th centuries, is an eclectic jewel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Its history has been shaped by significant events such as major plagues, the Hundred Years' War, invasions, religious wars, and the French Revolution. Various families who owned the château over the centuries expanded it, each leaving their own distinct imprint.

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.

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 - TERROIR Roumaguet, born from a rigorous selection by our oenologists, pays homage to the noble terroirs of Bordeaux. The Bordeaux appellation covers more than 40,000 hectares, representing the entirety of the Bordeaux vineyard. The richness of its soils and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provide ideal conditions for the production of exceptional wines. VINIFICATION Harvested at perfect ripeness Cold maceration for several hours Low-temperature vinification Aged in tanks GRAPE VARIETIES Sauvignon TASTING NOTES Roumaguet Bordeaux Blanc Sec is adorned with a brilliant pale yellow robe. The nose reveals lovely notes of citrus and exotic fruits. On the palate, it is creamy and well-balanced between roundness and acidity, with a fruity and lingering finish. FOOD PAIRINGS Roumaguet is ideal as an aperitif or paired with seafood, fish in sauce, or grilled fish.