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Fontenil 2010

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Tasting Notes

Fresh and racy, with a very direct beam of black cherry and red currant fruit, gently laced with tobacco and sage hints that glide through the inviting finish. Not as grippy as the best, but shows lovely purity and balance, with deceptive length. Best from 2015 through 2023.

Score: 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2015-2023 31 March 2013

The Fontenil 2010 has a deep ruby colour. The nose is clean and rounded with small dark cherries, a touch of smoke and dark plum. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. There is an insistent grip to the Fontenil whilst the finish is fresh with Asian spices and tobacco. Would be perfect with a meat dish. Tasted November 2012.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2013

This is rich and round with a juicy, savory palate of crushed berries. Minerals too. Full body, with velvety tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious now but better in 2016.

Score: 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2016+ 18 February 2013

The 2010 Fontenil displays loads of crushed rock and floral notes intermixed with raspberries, red currants and some darker fruits such as blueberries. It is medium to full-bodied, with relatively soft tannins but good acidity, ripeness and focus. It should drink nicely for at least a decade. There is not as much difference as one might expect between these two wines from the home estate of Dany and Michel Rolland.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2023 01 February 2013