Château Fonroque, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2019

Château Fonroque

Deep ruby-purple in colour. The nose is expressive and polished, showing black cherries, ripe plum, cassis and blueberries, with layers of violet, dried flowers, dark chocolate, cedar, liquorice and sweet spice. There is also a subtle savoury/mineral edge — hints of graphite, herbs and a touch of earthiness.

France

Bordeaux

Supple, Soft

Red

14.5

75.0

85% Merlot , 15% Cabernet Franc

94 /100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Seriously good, the 2019 Château Fonroque shows the elegance and classic style of the vintage while bringing plenty of fruit and opulence. Giving up lots of mulled currants, spiced black cherries, cedar pencil, and Asian spices, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, beautifully integrated oak, and a great finish. I'd be thrilled with bottles in the cellar."

92 /100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The 2019 Fonroque has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of blackberries, minty cassis, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, ample and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, powdery tannins and lively acids, it's a rich, generous, demonstrative wine that remains nicely balanced. Part of Fonroque's biodynamically farmed holdings are located on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, and the rest on the slopes, with more clay and colluvium. Best after 2021."