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Château de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel

A coupage with a pleasantly unique style
Château de Fonbel
75 cl.
2022
75 cl.
2019
93 Decántalo
89 Parker
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Bordeaux
Production area Bordeaux
AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Designation of Origin AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château de Fonbel
Winery Château de Fonbel
Contains sulphites
70% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Carmenère, 7% Petit Verdot
Varieties 70% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Carmenère, 7% Petit Verdot
18.0
Service 18.0

Tasting notes Château de Fonbel 2022

Red wine Aged in wood. 18 months in French oak barrels 225 L.

Château de Fonbel 2022 is a concentrated wine, very rich and succulent. On the nose, plum and cherries come forward, combining with violet notes. On the palate, it is fleshy and tense, with chewy tannins. Long and penetrating finish.

Style Château de Fonbel
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, Game

About Château de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel is a wood-aged red wine made by Château de Fonbel with the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Carmenère varieties in the AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, in Bordeaux (France). 
 
Château de Fonbel is run by winemakers Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline Vauthier. This family has links to the prestigious Château Ausone, a 1er Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion and Moulin Saint George and through their new project, they are using their experience, passion for quality and organic practices to produce delicious wines at affordable prices. 
 
Château de Fonbel comes from vines with an average age of 20 years old, planted in sand and gravel soils on calcareous clay subsoil. They are cultivated using traditional agriculture with organic and biodynamic practices to maintain the natural balance of the terroir. 
 
The Château de Fonbel grapes are manually harvested and taken to the winery where they ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The wine then ages in new French oak barrels for 10 months. 
 
Château de Fonbel has one of the largest plantations of the Carmenère variety in the AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, and this wine is a very original coupage that leaves traditions behind and where the proportion of the Carmenère variety really stands out. 
 
2023

Château de Fonbel 2023 is a red wine distinguished by its spicy and richly concentrated character. The bouquet reveals profound aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, enhanced by hints of licorice and an understated layer of spices. On the palate, it presents a formidable structure, with seamlessly integrated tannins that suggest a favourable ageing potential. It is eminently suitable for connoisseurs who delight in wines with a distinct identity and a lavish aromatic complexity.
2022

Château de Fonbel 2022 is a concentrated wine, very rich and succulent. On the nose, plum and cherries come forward, combining with violet notes. On the palate, it is fleshy and tense, with chewy tannins. Long and penetrating finish.
2019
Château de Fonbel 2019 is a red wine with a robust structure and aromatic complexity that unfolds over time. On the nose, ripe black fruits such as blackberries and plums stand out, blending with subtle spicy notes and a hint of liquorice, adding a captivating depth. On the palate, it presents a fleshy and well-balanced texture, with firm yet polished tannins that ensure good ageing potential. This wine offers an immersive experience with great character, featuring a persistent and elegant finish that invites continued enjoyment. Perfect for those seeking a wine with character and significant potential for development.
2016

Château de Fonbel 2016 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of ripe red and black plums, spicy notes and hints of toast and tobacco. A very fruity, flavoursome and elegant wine that reveals lovely tannins and a long and refreshing finish. 
2023
91 Parker
93 Suckling
2022
89 Parker
2019
90 Parker
92 Suckling
2016
91 Parker
91 Suckling

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