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 »
$25
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
93
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Generous in both fruit and structure, Chateau de Fonbel 2022 layers ripe cassis and black cherry with hints of clove, cocoa and tobacco leaf, all carried by polished tannins and a supple, medium‑to‑full-bodied feel. The high proportion of Merlot brings a lush, juicy core, while the Cabernet and Carmenère add lift, spice and a subtle earthy edge on the long finish.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary, Duck breast with cherry glaze, Mushroom and truffle risotto
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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.