Overview
Château Franc Capet is a old property created arround 1850. It belonged to my uncle. Following a tragic accident almost all the wineyard has been saled. Later my father takes care of 0,25 ha remaining Fronsac. Like my deceased father in 2008, i start from zero : No knowledge in wine !
I go back to school to get my Bac Pro in Viticulture and Oenology. My studies were to “La Tour Blanche” 1er Cru Classé in Sauternes and alternately as studiant in a friend in Fronsac. In June 2009, I get my degree. In 2010 i create my enterprise. In the same time , i buy also a small plot ( 0,5 ha) in Canon Fronsac that i need to replant. Sarah my spouse supports me as sales manager.
Key Information
AOC: Fronsac & Canon Fronsac
Soil type: Clay & limestone
Size: 0.25 ha Fronsac – 0.75ha Canon Fronsac
Average age of vines: 45 years
Annual production: 4 000 bottles
Grape varieties:
The Canon Fronsac is 100% Merlot and the Fronsac is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Wine making:
The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. A part of the production is put in oak barrels.
Visit
Visit by appointment
Groups welcome
English, Tagalog (Philippines) spoken
Address & Contact
M. Eric Risser-Maroix
3 lieu dit Capet – 33126 Fronsac
Tel : +33(0)5 57 25 73 19 /+33(0)6 03 56 25 27
