Château Fontenil
Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend
Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
In very good shape 10 years out. Mostly red fruit and moderate tannins. No cool bottle development but still very good for what was a $20 wine upon release. Very in-Rolland.
In very good shape 10 years out. Mostly red fruit and moderate tannins. No cool bottle development but still very good for what was a $20 wine upon release. Very in-Rolland.
Nov 28th, 2016
Excellent Bordeaux blend for the price (<$50 at LCBO). Fronsac not as well known/regarded as its right bank brethren, but this chateau well worth a try. Good fruit up front with some pepper, leather and earth; the last of which is missing in new world merlots. No judgement; just different. Fairly long finish that leaves a little liquorice. Really like this one! Wish I had a few more to lay down to see how time would improve this vintage.
Excellent Bordeaux blend for the price (<$50 at LCBO). Fronsac not as well known/regarded as its right bank brethren, but this chateau well worth a try. Good fruit up front with some pepper, leather and earth; the last of which is missing in new world merlots. No judgement; just different. Fairly long finish that leaves a little liquorice. Really like this one! Wish I had a few more to lay down to see how time would improve this vintage.
Nov 18th, 2016
