Fleur de Fonplégade 2010 - Second vin du Château Fonplégade
Ratings: Gault Millau 17.5/20, Citation in the Guide Hachette, Wine Spectator 88/100
With its incredible deep purple—almost black—color, Fleur de Fonplégade offers an intense bouquet of red fruits, already displaying lovely roundness. The palate is full-bodied and generous, supported by lovely acidity and remarkable length. A second wine with great character!
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Eye
an incredible dark purple, almost black, color
Nose
a bouquet of intense red fruits that already exhibits a lovely roundness
Palate
full-bodied and generous, with lovely acidity and remarkable length
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2013
Drink before
2020
Production
1,900 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 that serves as a benchmark 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 coast, directly adjacent to Ausone. Under the direction of Éloi Jacob, the estate is committed to 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 excellence of French wine production.)
About the estate:
This lovely estate and its bourgeois château nestled on the hillside have been revitalized by an American millionaire couple, Denise and Steve Adams. After purchasing four châteaux, they’ve refocused their attention on Fonplégade and Château L’Enclos in Pomerol. Investments have continued unabated 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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. LIVIA G. Published on April 12, 2014
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