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2005 Château de Fonbel, St Emilion, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready - mature
James Suckling
89/100
Robert Parker
90/100
Product: 20051010237
2005 Château de Fonbel, St Emilion, Bordeaux

Description

We are somewhat surprised and 100% delighted at Monsieur Alain Vauthier's (The Owner of St Emilions greatest wine, Ch. Ausone) decision to release this brilliant Chateau En Primeur. When we tasted this, it was followed next by Chapelle de Ausone and then Ausone itself. Fonbel held its own like David to Goliath. It was brilliant and at this price a total bargain. Rich sweet, ripe blackberry fruit. Dense with soft tannins and glorious St Emilion soft appeal and Ausone majesty. Drink from arrival in 2008 to 2015
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2005
Maturity Ready - mature
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château de Fonbel

Critics reviews

James Suckling 89/100
Has subtle violet and blackberry aromas, with a hint of ripe plum. Full- to medium-bodied, with pretty tannins and a fruity, subtle finish. There's lots of Indian spices as well. Refined. Best after 2010. 10,000 cases made james_suckling - Wine Spectator - 2008
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com (Jan 2008)
Robert Parker 90/100
A sleeper of the vintage, Ausone’s proprietor, Alain Vauthier, produces this beautiful St.-Emilion. It possesses a sumptuous bouquet of crushed rocks, incense, raspberries, boysenberries, and a touch of cherries. Some earthiness intrudes on the palate, but it adds complexity and nuance rather than detracting from the wine’s beautiful fruit. Medium to full-bodied, with admirable elegance and purity as well as ripe tannin, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 15 years. robert_parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2008
Robert Parker, RobertParker.com (Apr 2008)

About this wine

Chateau de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel is located in the Saint Emilion wine appellation and covers 16 hectares (39 acres) of vineyard. It is owned by Alain Vautier, proprietor of the celebrated Ch. Ausone and the highly regarded Ch. Moulin St. Georges. Four grape varieties are grown for Château de Fonbel wine: Merlot (70%) dominates, supplemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Carmenere (3%). The wines are aged in 30% new oak barrels.
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