The history of Fombrauge
The chartreuse of Chateau Fombrauge was built in 1410 by the descendant of Sir Robert de Knolles, which makes it one of the oldest in Saint-Emilion. The beautiful 17th century country manor was originally the cloister of the town's Carthusian Monastery. Owned by Jacques de Canolle in 1466. The chartreuse was first surrounded by vineyards in 1615, and its famous sundial was built in 1679. The estate later belonged to the Dumas de Fombrauge family, who made it a shining example of applied viticulture in the 18th century.
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Fombrauge nowadays
Since 1999 Chateau Fombrauge is owned by Bernard Magrez who also run Pape Clement (Pessac-Leognan) and Chateau La Tour Carnet.
Fombrauge is the largest estate in the Saint-Emilion area, with 75 hectares facing limestone plateau and located far west of the Saint-Emilion appellation.
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