2012 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux.
The Chateau Fombrauge embodies the elegance of the Saint-EmilionGrands Crus Classés; it is the biggest estate of the appellation. The 2012 vintage blend is dominated by Merlot, followed by Cabernet Sauvignonand Cabernet Franc. The 2012 Chateau Fombrauge shows a purple-tinted very dense red hue. The former offers grilled vanilla aromas followed by woody notes as well as blackcurrant and black cherry hints. This medium-bodiedSaint-Emilion carries an excellent concentration. This 2012 Grand Cru Classé reveals a good texture and develops ripped tannins which foreshadow a wonderful ageing potential for this wine.
Wine Advocate-Parker : From the stable of Bernard Magrez, Fombrauge is one of the largest estates on the Right Bank. Dominated by Merlot (90%, followed by 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon), the dense ruby/purple 2012 offers toasty vanilla and oaky notes interwoven with blackcurrants and black cherries. Its excellent concentration, medium body, expansive texture and ripe tannins suggest a wine that should be in its prime in 4-6 years and last for 15 or more.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Emilion
Classification
Grand cru classe
Vineyard
Libournais
Wine certification
AOC
Producer
Chateau Fombrauge
Color
Red
Dessert wine
No
Alcohol
14
Grape varieties
Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon
Parker
88
J. Robinson
16,5
Wine Spectator
90
R. Gabriel
16
J. Suckling
88-89
Allergens
Contains sulfites
On Sale
$56.89
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