Chateau Jean Faux Radegonde Rouge (750ml)

Chateau Jean Faux is located near Cotes de Castillon in the village of Sainte Radegonde. The property dates back to the 18th century. Château Jean Faux was purchased by Pascal Callotte in 2002.  He previously worked for Tonnellerie Saury, a producer of wine barrels and casks. His consultant winemaker is Stéphane Derenoncourt, who has worked for prestigious Bordeaux estates such as Domaine de Chevalier, Clos Fourtet, Clos de l’Oratoire, Smith Haut Lafitte, and in California for Francis Ford Coppola’s Rubicon Estate Winery. After buying Château Jean Faux, they immediately set out to fully renovate the winery and its vineyards.  The property has been organic since 2011 and as of 2015 is certified biodynamic.  The 12 hectares of vineyards of Chateau Jean Faux are planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc for the red wine. The vines are on average 25 years of age. 2 hectares of vines are reserved for white Bordeaux wine grapes, which are planted to 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon. The terroir of Chateau Jean Faux is clay and limestone soils.