Château Fonroque
St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
Jammy black fruits on the nose and palate, cassis, pop rocks, forest wood. Round tannins, blackcurrant and acidity.
Jammy black fruits on the nose and palate, cassis, pop rocks, forest wood. Round tannins, blackcurrant and acidity.
Jul 25th, 2020Good. Mid to light weight. Elegant and pops during thr finish with tons of spice.
Good. Mid to light weight. Elegant and pops during thr finish with tons of spice.
Nov 4th, 2019Very green tasting. Maybe the fruit couldn't ripen. Not very enjoyable, especially when the 2014 is next to the tasty 2016.
Very green tasting. Maybe the fruit couldn't ripen. Not very enjoyable, especially when the 2014 is next to the tasty 2016.
Nov 4th, 2019Need time. Dense purple, mid+ intensity of aroma, raspberry and blueberry, fresh blood, touch of vanilla, licorice and forest. Dry, mid acidity, mid- astringency, finish incl. slight bitterness. contemporary Merlot but need much time. 90% cab, 10% CF, 13.5%alc
Need time. Dense purple, mid+ intensity of aroma, raspberry and blueberry, fresh blood, touch of vanilla, licorice and forest. Dry, mid acidity, mid- astringency, finish incl. slight bitterness. contemporary Merlot but need much time. 90% cab, 10% CF, 13.5%alc
Sep 18th, 2017Very nice. Good fruit Lacking earthiness but still lovely. Short finish. Light nose.
Very nice. Good fruit Lacking earthiness but still lovely. Short finish. Light nose.
Jun 7th, 2017Ripe plum, red cherry, vanilla, sweet spices, a touch of mint. 2012 vintage
Ripe plum, red cherry, vanilla, sweet spices, a touch of mint. 2012 vintage
Jun 8th, 2016Chateau Fonroque Saint-emilion GCC 2010. 85% Merlot - 15% Cab Franc. Sharp acidity with lots of red fruit. The oak (40 % new) is well integrated. Nice finish.
Chateau Fonroque Saint-emilion GCC 2010. 85% Merlot - 15% Cab Franc. Sharp acidity with lots of red fruit. The oak (40 % new) is well integrated. Nice finish.
Nov 7th, 2013Medium intense, developed aromas of rosé petals, violets, black cherry, and vanilla. Full bodied flavors of leather, plum, prune, cloves, and vanilla bean with a very long finish.
Medium intense, developed aromas of rosé petals, violets, black cherry, and vanilla. Full bodied flavors of leather, plum, prune, cloves, and vanilla bean with a very long finish.
Aug 27th, 2013