2021 Chateau Fombrauge Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

Chateau Fombrauge

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 86

Drink To: 2025-2035

Château Fombrauge is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru property. It is the largest Grand Cru Classé property in the appellation, with a 59-hectare (143-acre) vineyard, and like many others in the region, has a Merlot-dominant blend. All of these factors contribute to a fresh and abundant wine that is best after at least five years of bottle ageing. Its sprawling vineyard means that it has a diverse range of soils that include chalky clay on limestone to iron-rich deposits and molasse soils. Fombrauge therefore has a highly complex terroir which is unusual for the appellation. Today the vineyards are planted with c.85% Merlot and c.15% Cabernet Franc, with the vines averaging about 30 years of age.
£126.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

86
Neal Martin

The 2021 Fombrauge, bottled last May, has a sweet nose, with tinned prune and Medjool dates infusing the slightly smudged red fruit and just a touch of warmth coming through. The palate is medium-bodied, lightly spiced on the entry with white pepper and clove. The tannins do feel a little dry, particularly on the second half, which has a smooth texture but comes across a little monotone compared to other recent vintages. This kind of "stumbles" over the finish line. Tasted twice.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

86

DRINK TO

2025-2035

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