Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Flavour Profile

Château de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Name: Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Brand: Château de Fonbel
Price: 31.99 USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a premium red wine produced by the Vauthier family, who are renowned for their exceptional winemaking skills. The wine is made in the Saint-Émilion appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest wines in the world. The vineyard features a unique terroir, with a mix of clay and limestone soils that impart a distinct character to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with a complex bouquet of dark fruit, spices, and earthy notes. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate the art of winemaking and the unique flavors of Saint-Émilion.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru offers aromas of fresh blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry, with hints of spice, violets, and a touch of oak.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with a good structure and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant aftertaste of dark fruit, spice, and earth. Overall, Château de Fonbel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is an outstanding example of a classic Bordeaux blend, offering great complexity and depth of flavor.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château de Fonbel

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Review