Château de Fonbel, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2019

£44.40

Supple Saint-Émilion with ripe red berries, a savoury edge and fine tannins, led by Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.

Red berries
Plum
Savoury spice
Fine tannins

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What does it taste like?

Ripe red berries and plum sit alongside a savoury, lightly spicy note. The palate is generous and rounded, with fresh acidity and fine tannins through the finish.

At a glance

Producer: Château de Fonbel
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Grape: Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Wine type: Red
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium-full
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Roast lamb
Roast beef
Mushroom pie

How to serve it

Serve: Cool room temperature (16–18°C)
Decanting: Optional
Drinking window: Now to 2029

Why Cave selected it

A supple, food-friendly Saint-Émilion that brings ripe fruit and a savoury finish without losing its freshness.

About the wine

Ripe red berries and plum meet a gently savoury, spicy edge in this supple Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The 2019 blend is 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Carmenère, with fresh fruit at its centre and fine tannins keeping the finish lively.

Fermentation and ageing take place mainly in stainless steel, with 30% in barrel. The result is a generous Bordeaux with enough freshness for the table: try it with roast lamb, beef or a mushroom pie.

How it is made

2019 blend: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Carmenère. Fermented and aged in stainless-steel vats, with 30% in barrel.

Vineyard & terroir

Vines south of Saint-Émilion on soils of clay, sand and gravel.

Further details

Closure: Natural cork

About Château de Fonbel

Château de Fonbel lies south of Saint-Émilion and has belonged to the Vauthier family, also owners of Château Ausone, since 1971. Its 16 hectares include sandy, gravelly and clay-rich soils. Merlot leads the wines, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère contributing structure and spice. Work in the vineyard and cellar is shared with the wider Vauthier estates, with an emphasis on fruit, balance and the character of each site.

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