Founded in 1890 by Frederick Anglade Saurat (of the Bordeaux negoçiant Anglade family), who partnered with Spanish investors and winegrowers
Became owned by Spanish in 1922 (but kept “Franco” in the name); Today owned by Eguizábal family, which purchased the winery ~1984
Old wines (before 1984) are quite different than today; very highly regarded, a very strong traditional producer
Bordon Cosecha Especial 1970 Rated Very Good vintage 50% tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo 12 months in tanks, ~30 months in used American oak, >24 months in bottle