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2010 Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion

Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion

This is very sexy on the nose, with plenty going on and lots of freshness on the palate, despite the very ripe Merlot. This is a very well made and serious wine, and will be great value for money with a lovely long finish.
(Max Lalondrelle, BBR Bordeaux Wine Buyer)

 

Château de Fonbel, St. Emilion

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
15.5/20 15.5/20 16/20 87/100 93 88 - 91/100
Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
Chateau de Fonbel, Saint-Emilion  is a lively, fresh  wine, accented towards the fruit. Has the originality of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Petit Verdot in the blend. Good value, easy drinking.
(James Lawther MW- Decanter – Apr 2011)

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
15.5/20 15.5/20 16/20 87/100 93 88 - 91/100
Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
Ch. de Fonbel is the sister of Ausone. The 2010 wine is dark cherry red. Very rich nose. Then thick and flattering. A bit sweeter than one associates with a premier grand cru. Then a little bit dry but not forced.
(Jancis Robinson MW- jancis robinson.com, Apr 2011)

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
15.5/20 15.5/20 16/20 87/100 93 88 - 91/100
Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
A very good, competent St.-Emilion with notes of cedar, roasted herbs, lavender, black cherries and spice, there is something southern Rhone-like to this wine’s aromatics. However, on the palate, the wine is classic Bordeaux, with moderate tannin, medium weight, and good freshness and precision. Drink it over the next decade.
(87 Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- Feb 2013)

From Alain Vauthier, the proprietor of Ausone, Fonbel’s 2010 reveals surprisingly high acidity as well as a more narrow constitution than expected given the winemaking team responsible for its production. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with some minerality and red and black fruits, but it seems monolithic compared to its peers. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life.
(85-87 Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- May 2011)

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
15.5/20 15.5/20 16/20 87/100 93 88 - 91/100
Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
Taut with briar and blackberry flavors, this shows sappy black cherry on the finish, with buried minerality.
(James Molesworth – The Wine Spectator – Apr 2011)

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Tim Atkin Wine Spectator
15.5/20 15.5/20 16/20 87/100 93 88 - 91/100
Ch. de Fonbel, Grand Cru, St. Emilion
Product: 7737
Maturity: For laying down
Vintage: 2010
Origin: France » Bordeaux » St-Emilion Map of the region
Producer: Château de Fonbel, St. Emilion
Grape Variety: Merlot
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 14% alcohol
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