Chateau Fonplegade 2019

The 2019 Château Fonplégade is a beautifully structured Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa, cedar, and baking spices. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and concentrated fruit create an elegant, full-bodied palate with remarkable precision and outstanding aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck breast, braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto, aged Comté, or truffle-infused dishes.

95 Points - James Suckling

Plums, dark cherries, blueberries, cedar, amber, dried herbs and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied with plush tannins. Structured, balanced and intense. It has a polished, rich core of dark and blue fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Wait for the oak spice to integrate. Drink from 2025.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

A fine texture with rich tannins and powerful structure give this wine its richness. The wine, under the ownership of Californians Denise and Stephen Adams, is concentrated and juicy, superripe, a sign of the high proportion of Merlot in the blend, and full-bodied. Organic and biodynamic. Roger Voss

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Shows the thickly textured dark fruit of the vintage, with steeped plum and blackberry notes cruising through slowly, carried by alder, loam and tobacco threads. Gains nuance as it airs in the glass, showing light chalky minerality for energy and balance in the process. Approachable but no rush. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2036. 3,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.