Fide et Fortitudine 2016

A NEW FAMILY ADVENTURE

In August 2011, the Barton Sartorius family acquired this historic wine-producing estate and its Château, which was re-baptized Château Mauvesin Barton.

With the Barton family's centuries of experience and unique expertise behind them, each family member plays a specific role, perpetuating tradition and sharing their passion. Lilian Barton Sartorius takes on the management of the Château, Mélanie Barton Sartorius becomes Technical Manager, and Damien Barton Sartorius brings his expertise to the commercialisation of the wine.

TERROIR AND VINEYARD

The vineyard is situated in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, to the north of Bordeaux, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.

Part of the soil is clay-gravel, perfectly adapted for the development of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Another part is made up of fine gravel and gritty sand, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon to reach full ripeness.

As with all the Barton family's activities, great importance is attached to environmental protection and the quality of the wines produced.

The 47 hectares of vines comprise:

• 56% Merlot
• 34% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 10% Cabernet Franc

VINIFICATION

“Fide et Fortitudine” is a special cuvée of Château Mauvesin Barton. It comes from the young vines, and the berries remain in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for the fermentation and maceration phases.

The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. The barrels used are mainly those which have already received at least one wine.

Website: www.mauvesin-barton.com

Appellation: Moulis-en-Médoc
Region: Bordeaux

BLENDING

• 86.5% Merlot
• 6.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 6% Cabernet Franc
• 1% Petit Verdot

ALCOHOL

13.5%

DATES OF HARVEST

From October 3rd to 20th

TASTING NOTES

Bright nose of red fruits (strawberry, currant), blackcurrant, and slightly spicy notes.

Good attack, supple wine, balanced with a nice freshness. It is a wine that already gives a lot of pleasure to the tasting.