Fronsac Château de La Rivière 1979
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Fronsac Château de La Rivière 1979
The 1979 Château de La Rivière is a red wine originating from the Fronsac appellation in the renowned Bordeaux region of France. Situated on the right bank of Bordeaux, west of Libourne between the Isle and Dordogne rivers, Fronsac was granted AOC status in 1937. The area spans approximately 770 hectares across seven communes, characterized by hilly slopes around the Tertre de Fronsac with soils composed of limestone, sandstone, and clay. The 1979 vintage in this area is described as charming and mature, achieving a score of 88 points. Bordeaux itself has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages, with the right bank traditionally serving as the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Château de La Rivière stands as the physically largest estate in all of Fronsac, encompassing 65 hectares of vineyards within a total of 100 hectares of land. This remarkable scale distinguishes it in an appellation otherwise dominated by smaller family farms. The château was restored in the 19th century by the famous architect Viollet-le-Duc, known for his modern reinterpretation of Notre Dame in Paris. Beneath the estate lie eight hectares of underground limestone caves, providing a unique acoustic and climatic environment. This infrastructure sets La Rivière apart from most other Bordeaux estates and has made it one of the most photographed properties in Fronsac. In December 2013, the estate was acquired by the Chinese Bolian group, led by Lam Kok, as part of a larger wave of Chinese investments in Bordeaux during the 2010s.
This specific 1979 release is classified as Appellation Fronsac Contrôlée and was bottled directly at the château. The wine is presented in a 750 ml bottle with an alcohol content of 12.8%. Historically, this bottle was brought to the Danish market by the importer Erick Sørensen Vinhandel. Fronsac exclusively produces red wines, which are predominantly based on Merlot, typically accounting for nearly 80 percent of the plantings, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small amount of Malbec.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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