Chateau de Fonbel, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
In Stock
- Vintage2022
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau de Fonbel
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionSaint-Emilion Grand Cru
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13
- LWIN10102372022
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
From a 16-hectare vineyard on sandy soils on the plain, the 2022 Fonbel has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of cherries, blood orange and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and nicely concentrated palate with a sweet core of fruit.
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: William Kelley
- Review Date: March 2025
The 2022 Château de Fonbel has that sorbet-like freshness and vitality than I remarked upon from barrel, featuring light blueberry and cassis scents and a touch of violet coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture, graphite-tinged black fruit tones and a hint of dark chocolate. This is quite opulent on the finish but not overpowering or blowsy. Give this two or three years in bottle and it will become a quite delicious Saint-Émilion.
- Drinking Window: 2027 - 2042
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: February 2025