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€20.90
€17.27
Available for pre-order
2023
Château Fonbel
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Primeur
0,75
Red
Sadly, Fonbel suffered from mildew and only produced half the usual crop at 26 hl/ha. This family estate owned since 1971, has a wide variety of different soils and grape varieties and this vintage is made up of 64% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% of Carménère which were harvested over a long period between the 12th of September and the 4th of October. One third of the harvest is aged in oak, the rest in tanks to keep the wine fresh and juicy. There is bright ruby red colour, a fruity sweetness on the nose, good richness, and black fruit flavours on the palate with lively hints of liquorice, minerals and black pepper. It is an attractive wine for early drinking and is a great favourite of ours.
Food pairing
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Red meat
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Feathered game
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Hard cheese
More Information
| SKU | 2023027-00750 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 0,75 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru |
| Château | Château Fonbel |
| Producer | Famille Vauthier |
| Drink From | 2026 |
| Drink Till | 2036 |
| Bio | No |
| Food Pairing | Red meat, Feathered game, Hard cheese |
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, ...