Chateau Francs Magnus
Chateau Francs Magnus —
Fronsac & Bordeaux Supérieur by Arnaud Roux-Oulié
Arnaud Roux-Oulié took over Château Carlmagnus at just 20 years old—and promptly planted two hectares of vines around his estate. The estate's name dates back to Charlemagne, who rested in the region and had a fortress built. This historical connection to Fronsac continues to shape the character of the winery today: grounded, independent, and with a long-term vision.
In 2011, Arnaud expanded his project with a second estate: Francs-Magnus, classified as Bordeaux Supérieur. Two properties, one style. With the 2020 vintage, he converted both estates to organic farming—not a marketing promise, but a decision that is evident in the vineyard and in the glass: less intervention, more expression of the terroir.
The wines of Chateau Francs Magnus represent a modern Bordeaux style away from the major appellations: accessible in price, clear in origin, with the ambition of a winemaker who is far from finished.

