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Where to buy 2005 | Château de Fonbel | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

2005 | Château de Fonbel | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

CHF 435.00

Red Wine: 2005 | Château de Fonbel | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish.

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Producer: Château de Fonbel

Ratings: WA | 90 WS | 90

Vintage: 2005

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

    Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

      Detailed Description

      Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish.

      Reviews:

      • 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.
      • 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.

      Producer Information

      Château de Fonbel is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine made mainly from Merlot which accounts for 70 percent of the vineyard. It is owned by Alain Vauthier from Château Ausone. The wine also includes some Cabernet Sauvignon (20 percent of plantings) and Petit Verdot (7 percent), and also a small amount (3 percent of vines) of Carmenère. The latter has begun to gain a toehold in Bordeaux after largely disappearing in the 20th Century. The vineyard covers 16 hectares on gently sloping sandy-gravel soils on the Saint-Émilion plain. There are no facilities connected to the property. Wines are made at the nearby Château Moulin St. Georges.

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      2005 | Château de Fonbel | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

      CHF 435.00

      Red Wine: 2005 | Château de Fonbel | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

      Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish.

      Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

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      NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

      Producer: Château de Fonbel

      Ratings: WA | 90 WS | 90

      Vintage: 2005

      Size: 750ml

      ABV: 13%

      Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

      Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

      Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish.

      Reviews:

      Producer Information

      Château de Fonbel is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine made mainly from Merlot which accounts for 70 percent of the vineyard. It is owned by Alain Vauthier from Château Ausone. The wine also includes some Cabernet Sauvignon (20 percent of plantings) and Petit Verdot (7 percent), and also a small amount (3 percent of vines) of Carmenère. The latter has begun to gain a toehold in Bordeaux after largely disappearing in the 20th Century. The vineyard covers 16 hectares on gently sloping sandy-gravel soils on the Saint-Émilion plain. There are no facilities connected to the property. Wines are made at the nearby Château Moulin St. Georges.
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