Château de Fonbel - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - Red - 2023 - 1500 ml :

 

Château de Fonbel: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - A Vauthier Family Treasure

Hailing from the Right Bank, Château de Fonbel is a fine Saint-Émilion Grand Cru under the careful stewardship of the Vauthier family, proprietors of the esteemed Château Ausone. This estate provides a remarkable demonstration of top-tier Bordeaux winemaking at an accessible level. Grown on sandy and gravelly soils, the Merlot-dominant blend is distinguished by its inclusion of the rare Carménère grape, lending the wine a distinctive, complex, and spicy character.

Tasting Notes & Character

• Colour: A beautiful, deep ruby-garnet.
• Nose: The aroma profile is generous and complex, offering a mixture of red and black berries (raspberry, black cherry, blueberry) layered with notes of dry tobacco, graphite, cedar, and subtle baking spices.
• Palate: The wine is medium-bodied with a supple, cohesive, and fleshy texture. It displays pure fruit, moderate yet silky tannins, and a refreshing backbone of acidity. It is a pliant and elegant expression of Saint-Émilion, with a smooth, seductive, and persistent finish.

Serving & Pairing

For the best experience, serve Château de Fonbel between 16°C and 18°C. Younger bottles will benefit from a short decanting period.

• Food Pairing: An exceptional partner to classic Sunday Roasts, particularly beef or lamb, and mature hard cheeses.
• Drink Window: Ready to drink after a few years of bottle age, with potential to cellar for up to 15 years.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2023
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