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Château de Fonbel 2016

Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Grand Cru • Red

1.395,00 kr tax included
1.395,00 kr tax included
232,50 kr / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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Description

  • Country Frankrig
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Emilion
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 12.5
  • Vintage 2016
  • Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Carmenère, 5% Petit Verdot

Owned by Mr. Vauthier (Ausone), the Château de Fonbel offers excellent value for money for the 2016 vintage, which is exceptional in Saint-Emilion.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 91/100
  • Vinous 89/100
  • James Suckling 91/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 88/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

With this superb vintage, we recommend a fine cut of meat. Small game, tournedos Rossini, or rack of lamb will be perfect pairings with this Saint-Emilion.
Producer

Producer

Owner and history

The Château de Fonbel estate is located in the Saint-Emilion plain and covers 16 hectares. The soil is clay-sand, gravelly, and sandy.

Vinification and aging

The aging process: fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks and 30% in barrels.

Fonbel Castle

Discover Fonbel Castle

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2020 à 2029

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex
  • timber frame