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Château de Fonbel Grand Cru Saint-Emilion Bordeaux
Château de Fonbel Grand Cru Saint-Emilion Bordeaux

2015 Château de Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2015 Château de Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
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The 2015 Fonbel, which could be considered the entry-level wine from the Vauthier family, has a simple, lavender-tinged bouquet with a chalky scent that becomes more apparent with aeration. Sweet with notes of black cherry, red plum and cassis, it exerts a pleasant hold on the finish.
90-92/100Wine Advocate Parker:

The 2015 Fonbel, which you might regard as the entry-level wine of the Vauthier family, is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Carmenère and 5% Petit Verdot matured in stainless steel and French barrels (30% of the crop.) It has a straightforward, lavender-tinged bouquet with a chalky scent that becomes more apparent with aeration. It is a little tight compared to the 2015 Simard at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin and a fine thread of acidity. Smooth with dark cherries, red plum and cassis notes, it exerts a pleasant grip on the finish. The class comes through in the mouth at the moment, but the aromatics will catch up during their élevage.

Drink Date
2019 - 2035

Reviewed by Neal Martin
Issue Date: 28th Apr 2016
Source: 224, The Wine Advocate
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