2018 vintage. With 58,6 hectares under vine this is the largest Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion. It was bought in 1999 by Bernard Magrez, leading to a major improvement of the wines. Lately they seem to have toned down the oak handling a bit and this 2018 is the best Fombrauge I have ever tasted. Beautiful nose with red and black fruit, subtle spices with the oak providing a classy cedary touch. Full-bodied and layered, but with more finesse than ever, perfectly integrated oak and a long finish, this is terrific value at less than 25 euros.
2018 vintage. With 58,6 hectares under vine this is the largest Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion. It was bought in 1999 by Bernard Magrez, leading to a major improvement of the wines. Lately they seem to have toned down the oak handling a bit and this 2018 is the best Fombrauge I have ever tasted. Beautiful nose with red and black fruit, subtle spices with the oak providing a classy cedary touch. Full-bodied and layered, but with more finesse than ever, perfectly integrated oak and a long finish, this is terrific value at less than 25 euros.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2020
Absolutely love this wine. Smooth and velvety. Rich dark black cherry and black currant, tobacco leaf, cedar, and tar. Delicious and mouth coating with a long finish.
Absolutely love this wine. Smooth and velvety. Rich dark black cherry and black currant, tobacco leaf, cedar, and tar. Delicious and mouth coating with a long finish.
Dec 4th, 2022
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
