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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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The Fonbel 2000 hails from the revered vineyards of Saint-Émilion, the home of some of Bordeaux's finest wines. Produced by the reputable Vauthier family, owners of the illustrious Chateau Ausone, this remarkable vintage is a celebration of their substantial wine expertise. Masterfully blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a dash of Petit Verdot and Carmenère, the Fonbel 2000 is meticulously aged in French oak barrels, presenting a stunning bouquet of blackcurrants, Asian spices, and cedar. The wine accomplishes a sublime balance between fruit intensity and elegant structure. With age, it further develops a complex profile of truffles and tobacco, a testament to its impressive ageing potential. Every sip of the Fonbel 2000 is a delectable journey into the heart of Saint-Émilion's terroir, rendering it a highly sought-after gem for discerning collectors and wine enthusiasts alike. Experience the epitome of fine Bordeaux wines with Fonbel 2000. |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 87 (WA) |
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£283.27 |
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Wine Advocate (87)This pleasant, elegant 2008 is less impressive from bottle than it was from barrel. Straightforward with good acidity and tarry black currant notes intermixed with a weedy, herbaceous character, it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91 (JS) |
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£352.87 |
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James Suckling (91)Intense aromas of blueberries and raspberries, with hints of citrus. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and firm. Best in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (JS) |
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£177.64 |
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James Suckling (91)Intense aromas of blueberries and raspberries, with hints of citrus. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and firm. Best in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
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£236.47 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)(a blend of 63% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon,10% petit verdot and 7% carmenère): Fully saturated inky purple. Coffee, cocoa and cassis on the nose, along with a musky note that I attribute to the carmenère. Then ample and sweet in the mouth, with syrupy blackberry and vanilla flavors that linger on the tangy, rather light finish. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£243.67 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Graphite, dark blue/black fruit, smoke and spices meld together in the 2012 de Fonbel. Beams of supporting minerality and tannin give the 2012 much of its energy and sense of direction. This is a very pretty, impeccably balanced wine from the Vauthier family. The blend is 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Carmenère. Drink this attractive Saint-Emilion over the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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£338.47 |
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Wine Advocate (92)This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Fonbel—composed mainly of Merlot with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Petit Verdot—is scented of warm black plums, blackberry preserves, tar and bay leaves with touches of scorched earth and chargrill. Medium to full-bodied with very fine, silky tannins and amazing freshness, the palate offers stacks of red and black fruits, going minerally on the long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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£314.47 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Composed of 70% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 7% Carménère, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Fonbel has a classic nose of warm red plums, cigar box and black plums with nuances of redcurrants, Sichuan pepper and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a lot of mid-palate fruit with lovely plush tannins and a long refreshing finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (JD) |
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£252.07 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Carménère, the 2018 Château De Fonbel is a juicy, medium to full-bodied, elegant Saint-Émilion that has seriously good notes of black cherries, black raspberries, violets, and spice. It shows the ripe, sexy style of the vintage, but its purity of fruit and polished tannins set it apart. This is a beautiful wine and my money is on it being a best to date. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-94 (JD) |
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£216.64 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Carménère, the 2018 Château De Fonbel is a juicy, medium to full-bodied, elegant Saint-Émilion that has seriously good notes of black cherries, black raspberries, violets, and spice. It shows the ripe, sexy style of the vintage, but its purity of fruit and polished tannins set it apart. This is a beautiful wine and my money is on it being a best to date. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
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£242.47 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2019 Château de Fonbel has an attractive bouquet of raspberry, briary and light minty scents with just a touch of freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, quite cohesive and fleshy, delivering tobacco-tinged red fruit, moderate weight and a gentle grip toward the finish, which is lent a little sharpness by the 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
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£142.24 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2019 Château de Fonbel has an attractive bouquet of raspberry, briary and light minty scents with just a touch of freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, quite cohesive and fleshy, delivering tobacco-tinged red fruit, moderate weight and a gentle grip toward the finish, which is lent a little sharpness by the 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 16 (JR) |
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£272.47 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 16 (JR) |
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£320.98 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 16 (JR) |
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£151.84 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94 (JD) |
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£286.18 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£175.49 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 161 | 94 (JD) |
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£152.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 92-93 (JS) |
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£235.78 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Very pretty with pure cassis and sliced orange character. Medium body, fine tannins and a polished finish. Balanced and fresh. Some stone and salty undertones. 64% merlot, 28% cabernet sauvignon and 8% carmenere. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£383.00 |
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The Fonbel 2000 hails from the revered vineyards of Saint-Émilion, the home of some of Bordeaux's finest wines. Produced by the reputable Vauthier family, owners of the illustrious Chateau Ausone, this remarkable vintage is a celebration of their substantial wine expertise. Masterfully blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a dash of Petit Verdot and Carmenère, the Fonbel 2000 is meticulously aged in French oak barrels, presenting a stunning bouquet of blackcurrants, Asian spices, and cedar. The wine accomplishes a sublime balance between fruit intensity and elegant structure. With age, it further develops a complex profile of truffles and tobacco, a testament to its impressive ageing potential. Every sip of the Fonbel 2000 is a delectable journey into the heart of Saint-Émilion's terroir, rendering it a highly sought-after gem for discerning collectors and wine enthusiasts alike. Experience the epitome of fine Bordeaux wines with Fonbel 2000. |
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Bordeaux | 23 | 87 (WA) |
In Bond
£204.00 |
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Wine Advocate (87)This pleasant, elegant 2008 is less impressive from bottle than it was from barrel. Straightforward with good acidity and tarry black currant notes intermixed with a weedy, herbaceous character, it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 91 (JS) |
In Bond
£262.00 |
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James Suckling (91)Intense aromas of blueberries and raspberries, with hints of citrus. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and firm. Best in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (JS) |
In Bond
£132.00 |
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James Suckling (91)Intense aromas of blueberries and raspberries, with hints of citrus. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and firm. Best in 2018. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 89 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£165.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89)(a blend of 63% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon,10% petit verdot and 7% carmenère): Fully saturated inky purple. Coffee, cocoa and cassis on the nose, along with a musky note that I attribute to the carmenère. Then ample and sweet in the mouth, with syrupy blackberry and vanilla flavors that linger on the tangy, rather light finish. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£171.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)Graphite, dark blue/black fruit, smoke and spices meld together in the 2012 de Fonbel. Beams of supporting minerality and tannin give the 2012 much of its energy and sense of direction. This is a very pretty, impeccably balanced wine from the Vauthier family. The blend is 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Carmenère. Drink this attractive Saint-Emilion over the next decade or so. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Fonbel—composed mainly of Merlot with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère and Petit Verdot—is scented of warm black plums, blackberry preserves, tar and bay leaves with touches of scorched earth and chargrill. Medium to full-bodied with very fine, silky tannins and amazing freshness, the palate offers stacks of red and black fruits, going minerally on the long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Composed of 70% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 7% Carménère, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Fonbel has a classic nose of warm red plums, cigar box and black plums with nuances of redcurrants, Sichuan pepper and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a lot of mid-palate fruit with lovely plush tannins and a long refreshing finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92-94 (JD) |
In Bond
£178.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Carménère, the 2018 Château De Fonbel is a juicy, medium to full-bodied, elegant Saint-Émilion that has seriously good notes of black cherries, black raspberries, violets, and spice. It shows the ripe, sexy style of the vintage, but its purity of fruit and polished tannins set it apart. This is a beautiful wine and my money is on it being a best to date. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92-94 (JD) |
In Bond
£164.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Carménère, the 2018 Château De Fonbel is a juicy, medium to full-bodied, elegant Saint-Émilion that has seriously good notes of black cherries, black raspberries, violets, and spice. It shows the ripe, sexy style of the vintage, but its purity of fruit and polished tannins set it apart. This is a beautiful wine and my money is on it being a best to date. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£170.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2019 Château de Fonbel has an attractive bouquet of raspberry, briary and light minty scents with just a touch of freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, quite cohesive and fleshy, delivering tobacco-tinged red fruit, moderate weight and a gentle grip toward the finish, which is lent a little sharpness by the 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£102.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2019 Château de Fonbel has an attractive bouquet of raspberry, briary and light minty scents with just a touch of freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, quite cohesive and fleshy, delivering tobacco-tinged red fruit, moderate weight and a gentle grip toward the finish, which is lent a little sharpness by the 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 16 (JR) |
In Bond
£195.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 16 (JR) |
In Bond
£229.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 16 (JR) |
In Bond
£110.50 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenère. 26 hl/ha (half the normal production). Cask sample. Juicy and fruit-driven with considerable freshness. Red- and dark-fruit notes. Touch more concentration due to yield. Light but finely etched tannins. Simple but pleasing. (JL) 14% |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
£200.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
£127.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 161 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
£107.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to full-bodied 2022 has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. I like it today, and it should have 10-12 years, if not slightly longer, of prime drinking. |
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Bordeaux | 15 | 92-93 (JS) |
In Bond
£158.00 |
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James Suckling (92-93)Very pretty with pure cassis and sliced orange character. Medium body, fine tannins and a polished finish. Balanced and fresh. Some stone and salty undertones. 64% merlot, 28% cabernet sauvignon and 8% carmenere. |
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