Chateau de Fonbel • St. Emilion, France
Château de Fonbel is a Merlot-dominated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru made by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) f…Château de Fonbel is a Merlot-dominated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru made by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) from sandy‑gravel and clay‑sandy plots south of the village; typically blended with Cabernet (Sauvignon/Franc) and small…Learn More »
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Château de Fonbel is a Merlot-dominated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru made by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) from sandy‑gravel and clay‑sandy plots south of the village; typically blended with Cabernet (Sauvignon/Franc) and small amounts of Carmenère and Petit Verdot, it shows ripe plum and blackberry fruit, a spicy/herbal lift from Carmenère, supple tannins and a polished, accessible style that balances early drinkability with good age…Learn More »
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Château de Fonbel is a Merlot-dominated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru made by the Vauthier family (owners of Château Ausone) from sandy‑gravel and clay‑sandy plots south of the village; typically blended with Cabernet (Sauvignon/Franc) and small amounts of Carmenère and Petit Verdot, it shows ripe plum and blackberry fruit, a spicy/herbal lift from Carmenère, supple tannins and a polished, accessible style that balances early drinkability with good ageing potential.