FR Château Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

Fons Brogiera: a spring surrounded by heather”. This was the first mention of the name Fombrauge which, for 6 centuries now, has epitomised the elegance of the Grand Cru Classé wines of Saint Emilion. From the Canolle family in the 15th century to Bernard Magrez today, six families have succeeded each other in owning and running Château Fombrauge, providing the estate, which harvested its first grapes in 1599, with a rare stability and a pioneering spirit beyond compare.

To ensure the full expression of the estate’s rich terroir, Bernard Magrez, the owner since 1999, today combines ancestral savoir-faire with precision viticulture. The result is a sublime wine, the epitome of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé.

VARIETALS
85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2022

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dark purple color with violet undertones and an almost black core.

NOSE
Aromatic nose with a distinct oak influence, in the background ripe plums, prunes and hints of chocolate.

PALATE
On the palate, rather medium-bodied with good length, juicy fruit and herbal notes, well-balanced tannins.

AGEING
16 months in new barrels (40%) and barrels of one previous wine (60%).

PAIRING
Best paired with all types of meat dishes, roasted or grilled dishes. Also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
To be enjoyed in the next 5 to 20 years.

RATINGS

JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS

VIVINO 4.1

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