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Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2030, Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2023

From another underrated vintage on the Right Bank, the 2001 Le Defi De Fontenil reveals a ruby/plum hue with just a touch of amber at the rim. Giving up lots complex currant, tobacco, saddle leather, and incense aromatics, it hits the palate with a layered, full-bodied, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, a great finish. This spicy, complex, layered, mature effort is drinking at point today yet should easily evolve for another 5-7 years.

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94
94/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2008-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2005

Less fragrant than the 2002 regular Fontenil. Thick, more tannic and aggressive. Very dry, chewy finish. Somewhat exaggerated. Less well balanced. (JR)

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2006-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2002

Black! No nose, but very, very sumptuous on the palate. Not overdone. Very rich and chewy. Low-key end. (JR)

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Fontenil
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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