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€36.20
€29.92
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2012
Château Fonbel
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
1,5
Red
The unusual blend (60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Carménère) coupled with an increasingly rigorous selection process give this ‘little’ Saint Emilion, which comes from the same stable as Ausone, an abundance of personality and finesse. It is very inviting and fresh with pretty roundness and well-structured tannins. It makes lovely drinking when young.
More Information
| SKU | 2012011-01500 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Volume | 1,5 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru |
| Château | Château Fonbel |
| Producer | Famille Vauthier |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Drink From | 2016 |
| Drink Till | 2015 |
| Bio | No |
The story
The wines of Saint-Émilion are intrinsically linked with the medieval village from which they take their name. One of the most beautiful corners of the Bordeaux region, Saint-Émilion dates back to Roman times when the Roman poet and consul Ausonius lived in the region (and later gave his name to the top estate, ...