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Fonbel 2022

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

There is so much St Emilion to love here, morello cherry, incense, white pepper, gunsmoke and crayon, no need to wait. Philippe Baillarguet winemaker. 30% new oak. One point upscore from En Primeur, last year of organic conversion.

Score: 91

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2026-2036 06 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.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2027-2042 12 February 2025

The 2022 de Fonbel is plush, succulent and inviting, all of which lend notable immediacy. Silky, refined tannins wrap around a core of dark-fleshed fruit. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and earthy undertones add shades of nuance throughout. This is impeccably done.

Score: 92

Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2027-2042 28 January 2025

The 2022 Château De Fonbel is based on 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Carmenère. Ripe black cherries, redcurrants, tobacco, chocolate, and some chalky earth all define the aromatics, and it's another rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, elegant, layered 2022 with tons of character.

Score: 90 - 92

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 05 October 2023

Exhibiting aromas of plums, raspberries and cherries along with an attractive top note of violets, the 2022 Fonbel is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and taut, with youthfully chewy tannins and a long, penetrating finish.

Score: 89 - 91

William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 28 April 2023

A juicy and flavorful red with lots of red fruits, currants, cloves and some nutmeg. It's full and layered with lots of fruit. 85% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% carmenere.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 13 April 2023