Château Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

“Fons Brogiera: a spring surrounded by heather”. This was the first mention of the name Fombrauge which, for 6 centuries now, has epitomised the elegance of the Grand Cru Classé wines of Saint Emilion. From the Canolle family in the 15th century to Bernard Magrez today, six families have succeeded each other in owning and running Château Fombrauge, providing the estate, which harvested its first grapes in 1599, with a rare stability and a pioneering spirit beyond compare.

To ensure the full expression of the estate’s rich terroir, Bernard Magrez, the owner since 1999, today combines ancestral savoir-faire with precision viticulture. The result is a sublime wine, the epitome of a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé.

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VARIETALS
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
The nose is flattering with a deep fruity and floral frame of red fruits, blackcurrants and cherry.
Expressive and complex.

PALATE
Appealing, supple and light, the palate is characteristic of its balance: a good acidity and an almost total absence of tannins enhance the impression of roundness.
Attractive, elegant and fresh finish.

AGEING
16 months in new barrels (40%) and barrels of one previous wine (60%).

PAIRING
Best paired with all types of meat dishes, roasted or grilled dishes. Also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
To be enjoyed in the next 20 years or more.

RATINGS

95pts

94pts

93+pts

93pts

4.1

Additional information

Vintage	2018
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Producer	Bernard Magrez, Château Fombrauge
Style	Dry
Types	Red