Château Fonréaud Listrac-Médoc 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
92/100
Yves Beck
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
James Suckling
90/100
Decanter
“Progress continues; this is the best-structured and most complex Listrac from its appellation among those we’ve tasted. Expect excellent value for the price.” (Bettane & Desseauve 2019) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Deep purple garnet
Nose
Expressive notes of cedar, wild blueberries, plums, black currants, and aromas of fragrant earth and tobacco
Palate
Medium-bodied with subtle acidity, superb texture, structure, body, and power
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2035+
Drink before
2023
Production
140,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a rib steak served with fries, a platter of cold cuts and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Progress continues; this is the best-structured and most complex Listrac from its appellation among those we’ve tasted. It offers excellent value for the price.
Decanter
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The structure is tight and well-integrated, with chewy tannins and concentrated blackcurrant fruit, along with black pepper spice and tarry notes from the oak. It needs time—as was already clear during the primeur tasting—but there’s a lot of potential here. 30% new oak and a yield of 40 hl/ha. Tasted twice. 2023–2038
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The Chanfreau family's original vineyard has produced a full-bodied wine that displays the firm tannins characteristic of a Listrac. At the same time, the rich fruit typical of the vintage—derived equally from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon—is prominent, offering good aging potential.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Delicious aromas of dried mushrooms and forest floor, with blackcurrant and dried leaves. There are also hints of dried citrus zest. It is medium-bodied with firm, refined tannins. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.
Le Figaro vins
Winery rated 91/100
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
This is a recurring theme that’s starting to become quite noticeable… wines from the Chanfreau vineyards are often significantly influenced by oak. It doesn’t really bother me, but I’ve been noticing it for a while now. Here, I detect notes of praline, vanilla, and mocha, followed by hints of black berries. On the palate, the wine is luscious, slightly creamy, and perfectly balanced. There’s a beautiful harmony between the freshness of the acidity and the finesse of the tannins. The finish is fruity and lingering. 2023–2036