Château de Bensse

The name "de Bensse" goes back to the 17th century. Nicolas De Bensse was a horseman in the Knights of Saint-Louis. This order was created by Louis XIV to reward catholic officers. A very old Médoc property, it know belong to Château Fongiras.

The Médoc appellation comprises a wide variety of soil types, including sand, gravel, clay, stones and pebbles. The wines of the Médoc are all produced by blending different grape varieties and from this marriage come the richness of the wines, the excellence of the vintages and the exceptional qualities which have made the region's reputation. The Cru Bourgeois appellation is reserved for wines of high quality.

Blend: 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet sauvignon, 7% Cabernet franc, 1% Petit verdot

Destemming and crushing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts and maceration of the skins. This step takes about 4 weeks to provide a wine for ageing, rich in tannins.