Château Fonplégade
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
2015. Solid Bordeaux, with good fruit concentration but still a bunch of oak to chew through so needs more time to get to the good stuff. Depth of fruit and stone/minerals gives me hope that this will turn out well, just a bit young and pricey at this stage. $60 at GW.
2015. Solid Bordeaux, with good fruit concentration but still a bunch of oak to chew through so needs more time to get to the good stuff. Depth of fruit and stone/minerals gives me hope that this will turn out well, just a bit young and pricey at this stage. $60 at GW.
Jan 18th, 2022
Wow. Really good Bordeaux. Wasn't expecting much as it randomly showed up at my parents house for a family gathering and it ended being great.
Wow. Really good Bordeaux. Wasn't expecting much as it randomly showed up at my parents house for a family gathering and it ended being great.
Nov 24th, 2016
A dark, rich youngster that could use a short term in the cellar but will be enjoyable over the next decade plus.
A dark, rich youngster that could use a short term in the cellar but will be enjoyable over the next decade plus.
Nov 8th, 2016
A full-bodied French Merlot with gritty minerality and sharp tannins (it could stand a few years of aging or some long decanting). Small amounts of Cab Franc soften it and give it some floral tones.
A full-bodied French Merlot with gritty minerality and sharp tannins (it could stand a few years of aging or some long decanting). Small amounts of Cab Franc soften it and give it some floral tones.
Feb 24th, 2013