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2016 Château de Fonbel, Grand Cru St-Emilion
Owned by the Vauthier family of Ausone fame, this is a smart value purchase from St-Emilion. The 2016 is elegant and perfectly balanced, with dark cherry notes and a herbal lift. Château de Fonbel has one of the largest plantations in Bordeaux of the sparsely-found Carménère variety. Juxtaposed with the Merlot that dominates the blend, the wine shows a beautiful purity of fruit. This is an absolute delight.
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Duty paid means taxes are included and the wine is ready for home delivery and drinking.
- Case of 12 x 75cl0in basket
- 75cl Bottle0in basket
Wine specification
- ProducerChâteau de Fonbel
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryRight Bank, Bordeaux, France
- ABV13.5%
- MaturityReady to drink 2023 – 2030
- StyleStill Wine
Product Description
Owned by the Vauthier family of Ausone fame, this is a smart value purchase from St-Emilion. The 2016 is elegant and perfectly balanced, with dark cherry notes and a herbal lift. Château de Fonbel has one of the largest plantations in Bordeaux of the sparsely-found Carménère variety. Juxtaposed with the Merlot that dominates the blend, the wine shows a beautiful purity of fruit. This is an absolute delight.
Critic Scores
16/20 – http://www.jancisrobinson.com
06/08/2017
Rich and crimson-tasting with just a hint of pencil shavings. Very sweet. Just a bit too sweet. Drying end.
90-91/100 – jamessuckling.com
04/04/2017
A balanced and fruity wine with an almost Burgundian mouthfeel and balance. Medium body and a juicy finish.