Ratings: Robert Parker 92–94/100, Gault Millau 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 16/20, Decanter 16/20
“Great promise: beautiful, deep texture, black fruit, length, and velvety tannins; a wine that is both powerful and silky. ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve). “…The 2008 has retained its pleasant style, with generous fruit and supple tannins.” (The Best Wines of France 2012 - RVF)
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Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
notes of spring flowers, red and black berries, and a hint of licorice
Palate
well-structured, with very pure fruit and well-integrated tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2028
Production
2,000 Crates
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des gibiers, des viandes rouges, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Taken over by a passionate American couple, Denise and Stephen Adams, Fonplégade is a superbly situated estate on the Saint-Émilion hillside, directly adjacent to Ausone. Under the direction of Éloi Jacob, the estate has made clear choices: organic viticulture and uncompromising winemaking in a modern, welcoming winery. The 2013 vintage is expected to be the estate’s most harmonious expression since the Adams’ arrival.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2014 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2015 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This charming estate and its hillside bourgeois château have been revitalized by American millionaires Denise and Steve Adams. After purchasing four châteaux, they have refocused their efforts on Fonplégade and Château L’Enclos in Pomerol. Investments have been ongoing for the past five years at this estate, which is active in wine tourism. The château is being expanded with a second tower. The still-young vineyard is expected to be certified organic in 2013. This open-minded approach is also evident in the cellar, where oak barrels now sit alongside concrete tanks. The wine—charming, full-bodied, and alluring—has gained freshness and depth in the last three vintages. The tasting room, open to the general public, is one of the most elegant and popular in Saint-Émilion.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by YANNICK P. Published on August 30, 2020
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU B. Published on June 16, 2018
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