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    Château de Fonbel 2016

    Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Grand Cru • Red

    162,00€ tax included
    162,00€ tax included
    27,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country Francia
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Emilion
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2016
    • Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Carmenère, 5% Petit Verdot

    Owned by Mr. Vauthier (Ausone), the Château de Fonbel offers excellent value for money for the 2016 vintage, which is exceptional in Saint-Emilion.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 91/100
    • Vinous 89/100
    • James Suckling 91/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 88/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    With this superb vintage, we recommend a fine cut of meat. Small game, tournedos Rossini, or rack of lamb will be perfect pairings with this Saint-Emilion.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The Château de Fonbel estate is located in the Saint-Emilion plain and covers 16 hectares. The soil is clay-sand, gravelly, and sandy.

    Vinification and aging

    The aging process: fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks and 30% in barrels.

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2020 à 2029

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame