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Fonroque 2016

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Château Fonroque is a pretty, classy wine that has plenty of tobacco and earthy notes, plenty of darker fruits, medium body, and a supple, lightly textured, balanced style on the palate. It doesn't match the 2015 yet is a beautiful, elegant, nuanced wine to drink over the coming 10-15 years.

Score: 91

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Maturity: 2019-2034 28 February 2019

The 2016 Fonroque has quite a heady, spirituous bouquet of macerated small black cherries, blueberry and crushed violets. The medium-bodied palate offers fleshy ripe black and red fruit laced with orange peel and cedar, building confidently in the mouth toward a precise finish.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2038 01 January 2019

The 2016 Fonroque, part of the portfolio of Alain Moueix, put in a killer performance this year. It has a lighter bouquet compared to its peers with dusky black fruit, quite tertiary and introverted at first, although it does gain more expression and vigor with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin on the entry, very refined and poised without compensating in terms of fruit. I adore the finish here, really sleek and stylish with very fine mineralité and classicism. Bravo Alain Moueix!

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2045 28 April 2017

The 2016 Fonroque has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and opens with black cherries, kirsch, warm blueberries and spice box scents plus hints of tobacco and pencil lead. Medium-bodied, it has a chewy line and plenty of earth-inspired flavors, finishing just a tad grippy.

Score: 95

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2035 30 November 2018

The 2016 Fonroque is soft, easygoing and quite pretty, all of which will make it a good choice for drinking pretty much upon release. Succulent dark cherry and plum notes give the wine its juicy, fleshy personality. Hints of mocha, espresso, licorice and spice add layers of nuance, but this is a fruit-driven Saint-Émilion built for near- and medium-term pleasure. The only thing the 2016 lacks is a bit of persistence on the finish.

Score: 87 - 89

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 25 April 2017

Rich damson in colour, with a clear vibrancy to the nose. This must be one of the best ever wines from this property, combining an almost menacing depth and power with an unmistakable St-Émilion raspberry fruit ripeness, a brush of fern and violet florality and the saline lick of limestone. 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Organic and biodynamic.

Score: 93

Decanter, - Maturity: 2027-2040 21 April 2017

Alain Moueix consults. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Concentrated, meaty nose. Dense and robust. Dry end and very solid. Not so much juice.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2033 13 April 2017

This has grip and focus, with a prominent chalky edge harnessing the core of cassis and black cherry preserve flavors. Pretty spice accents through the finish. Restrained style, and solidly done.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017