93 Points
92 Points
92 Points

Chateau Fonroque 2021

SKU: CFON202110 UCAU

$97.00

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93 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Decanter Magazine 92 Points

Age worthy and perfect for the cellar

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Product Details

Red

2021

Cabernet Blend

Chateau-Fonroque

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
ChÃ¢teau Fonroque wines are naturally rich and sophisticated. Clay provides power and depth. Limestone adds a distinct mineral character. Oaking is done minimally, with 30% aged in new large barrels and the remainder in either small barrels that have held at least one wine or small vats. The result is a wine focussed on fruit purity and finesse. The nose is vibrant, bursting with fresh red fruits, agrum, baking spice and violets. The palate is fresh and focussed, layered with delicious ripe plums, chocolate, cherries and liquorice. Very elegant, and will only improve with time.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

ChÃ¢teau Fonroque wines are naturally rich and sophisticated. Clay provides power and depth. Limestone adds a distinct mineral character. Oaking is done minimally, with 30% aged in new large barrels and the remainder in either small barrels that have held at least one wine or small vats. The result is a wine focussed on fruit purity and finesse. The nose is vibrant, bursting with fresh red fruits, agrum, baking spice and violets. The palate is fresh and focussed, layered with delicious ripe plums, chocolate, cherries and liquorice. Very elegant, and will only improve with time.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Chateau Fonroque

Château Fonroque is a biodynamic and organic estate that makes only two wines each year: Château Fonroque and a second vin, Château Cartier.

Chateau Fonroque was purchased by the Moueix family in 1931. Jean Moueix liked the Bordeaux wine property so much, he lived at the estate. After his death Fonroque was run by the son Jean-Antoine Moueix. Eventually the property joined several other Right Bank wineries and came to be managed by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix. This happened in 1979.

The 20 hectare vineyard of Fonroque is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard is in 1 large block, which is not common with a vineyard of this size in the Right Bank. The vineyard is divided into 30 separate parcels, with the majority of vines being planted close to the chateau.

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