Château de Fontcreuse - Cuvée F. rouge 2015

The château has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century. Until the 20th century, its agricultural activities focused on mixed farming, and it was not until 1922—when Colonel Teed, a subject of His Majesty the King of Great Britain, purchased the estate—that viticulture really took off there. He cultivated not only the vines but also his artistic sensibilities, and it was thanks to him that renowned artists came to spend time in Cassis. Acquired in 1987 by Jean-François Brando, the 25 hectares of vineyards are clustered around the château, at the foot of the Couronne de Charlemagne, on a stony clay-limestone terroir. It is unique in that it produces 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For this year’s tasting, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the entire range will be back.

A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the château under construction is the origin of the estate’s name, which winemaker Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the Revolution, this site also served as the residence of the commissioners of the Republic. Today, the vineyard covers 25 hectares and produces Cassis wines of consistently high quality. A sure bet.