Château Fontesteau

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

8.922 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, 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
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.7

Iodine for days. The Islay from Haut Medoc.

Iodine for days. The Islay from Haut Medoc.

May 24th, 2020
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

Very good, budget-minded Bordeaux. Perfect w grilled filet. Even stood up to a vinegar chimichurri.
Feels more of Cabernet family than merlot, with slightly leafy dark fruit and a hint of herbal undertone. Drinking great now at age 9.

Very good, budget-minded Bordeaux. Perfect w grilled filet. Even stood up to a vinegar chimichurri.
Feels more of Cabernet family than merlot, with slightly leafy dark fruit and a hint of herbal undertone. Drinking great now at age 9.

Mar 17th, 2019
Ellen Clifford

Oh hell, I had a shitty Bordeaux earlier tonight which made me embarrassed for being being someone who says "Bordeaux can be exceptional....when it is". But I felt good about this guy. Very good!

Oh hell, I had a shitty Bordeaux earlier tonight which made me embarrassed for being being someone who says "Bordeaux can be exceptional....when it is". But I felt good about this guy. Very good!

3 people found it helpfulApr 14th, 2016
Alessandro Nardi

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2016
Tom Casagrande

Solid, good value, nonspoofy Bordeaux. Nose of dry underbrush, dark minerality, cassis. Deeply flavored, if a bit simple. Drinking at what I think is its peak right now.

Solid, good value, nonspoofy Bordeaux. Nose of dry underbrush, dark minerality, cassis. Deeply flavored, if a bit simple. Drinking at what I think is its peak right now.

Apr 12th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

Lean, old world, and kind of meh.

Lean, old world, and kind of meh.

Apr 1st, 2017
Ash Islam

Just right, not too fruity, well balanced, moderate acidity and tannins. Full bodied, easily drinkable.

Just right, not too fruity, well balanced, moderate acidity and tannins. Full bodied, easily drinkable.

Jul 3rd, 2017
Blair Campomizzi

Strained and decanted. Solid tannins with mild acidity. Hints of spice with ripe berry.

Strained and decanted. Solid tannins with mild acidity. Hints of spice with ripe berry.

Dec 23rd, 2016
Jordan Franceschini

Incredibly savory.

Incredibly savory.

Sep 21st, 2016
Chris MacLean

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Jul 28th, 2016