Château de Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2005
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BN#179214 |
| Category | Red Wine |
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| Region | France : Bordeaux : St. Emilion |
| Producer | Château de Fonbel |
Wine Advocate A sleeper of the vintage, Ausone’s proprietor, Alain Vauthier, produces this beautiful St.-Emilion. It possesses a sumptuous bouquet of crushed rocks, incense, raspberries, boysenberries, and a touch of cherries. Some earthiness intrudes on the palate, but it adds complexity and nuance rather than detracting from the wine’s beautiful fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with admirable elegance and purity as well as ripe tannin, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 15+ years. Score: 90. —Robert Parker, April 2008.
Wine Spectator Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish. There's lots of Indian spices as well. Refined. Best after 2010. 10,000 cases made. Score: 89. —James Suckling, 2008.
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