Château de Fonbel

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

9.029 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Richard Rosensweig

Classic Bordeaux structure, taste and feel, with some lovely notes of violet, wet stone and purple fruit. Still somewhat austere and tannic. But developing nicely. The bouquet opens quite a bit after about an hour. Will probably peak in a few years.

Classic Bordeaux structure, taste and feel, with some lovely notes of violet, wet stone and purple fruit. Still somewhat austere and tannic. But developing nicely. The bouquet opens quite a bit after about an hour. Will probably peak in a few years.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Smooth criminal

Smooth criminal

Dec 23rd, 2015
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

Yum. Not too complex. But drinking great right now.

Yum. Not too complex. But drinking great right now.

Apr 24th, 2014
Anthony Piazza

In full bottle format

In full bottle format

Aug 15th, 2013
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.7

Just great. Drinking great right now. Balances fruit, tannins and acid. Nice development too.

Just great. Drinking great right now. Balances fruit, tannins and acid. Nice development too.

Jun 7th, 2013
David Coleon

Top !

Top !

Dec 30th, 2019
Jean-Philip Journeault

2005

May 5th, 2018
Jean-Philip Journeault

2005

Jan 14th, 2018
Richard Rosensweig

Not very different from how it was drinking in December 2016, although tannins have mellowed somewhat. Good structure, notes of violet and wet stones. Chewy and full bodied.

Not very different from how it was drinking in December 2016, although tannins have mellowed somewhat. Good structure, notes of violet and wet stones. Chewy and full bodied.

Sep 8th, 2017
Lucky Girl Wine Club

Wine #4 St-Emilion right bank Bordeaux

Wine #4 St-Emilion right bank Bordeaux

Nov 17th, 2014