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Tasting notes
Score 90-91/100 · James Suckling

A balanced and fruity wine with an almost Burgundian mouthfeel and balance. Medium body and a juicy finish. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

91
90-91/100

James Suckling

89
88-90/100

Wine Enthusiast

More reviews and scores

88 - 90 points
Wine Enthusiast
Score 88-90/100 · Wine Enthusiast

This fruity wine offers soft tannins and crisp black-currant tones. It is spicy and bright, with plenty of acidity on the finish. Apr 2017, Roger Voss, www.wineenthusiast.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Rich and crimson-tasting with just a hint of pencil shavings. Very sweet. Just a bit too sweet. Drying end. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2023-2030

88 - 91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88-91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 de Fonbel is soft, supple and quite pretty. Sweet, floral aromatics and gently lilting small red fruits give the 2016 its delicate, gracious personality. A model of understatement and class, the 2016 should drink well pretty much right out of the gate. Today, the 2016 is a touch compact. It will be interesting to see if it fleshes out a bit more during its aging. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

About the producer

Château de Fonbel 1:1
de Fonbel

Owned by the same family as Ch. Ausone, Ch. de Fonbel is one of the best-value Saint-Emilion estates. It has a long history stretching back to the Roman era, however its story really begins when Alain Vauthier purchased the property in 1971.

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