2018 Château Fombrauge

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2027-2040, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2022

Tasted blind. Sweet and round with tannins well hidden and just a slight charry note but with great ambition. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
93-94/100

James Suckling

93
91-94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

More reviews and scores

93 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2023-2040, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Apr 2021

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fombrauge needs some swirling to unlock notions of preserved plums, blackberry compote and Black Forest cake, with wafts of tree bark, tar and licorice in the background. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers impactful black fruits with a firm, grainy framed and soft acidity, finishing on a lingering aniseed note. Give it a good 2-3 years in bottle to spread its wings and drink it over the next 15+ years.

92 points
Neal Martin
Score 92/100 · Drink 2022-2042, Neal Martin, Mar 2021

The 2018 Fombrauge has an intense nose of black cherries, iodine and raspberry preserve, touches of tobacco following through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins matched by a keen thread of alcohol. I appreciate the balance of this Fombrauge; it tones everything down on the finish when it could have been more bombastic. Less turned out to be more.

92 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2021

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Red

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Dry

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