Chateau de Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Appellation: Saint-Emilion

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Carmenere.

The Chateau de Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is aged in 30% new, French oak barrels for close to 10 months before bottling. The wine has a deep garnet colour, to the nose with spices of cinnamon, cloves, star anise and nutmeg, mocha, grilled bread, caramel finish. Velvety with elegant tannins to the palate. Best paired with red meat, wild game, leg of lamb and strong cheeses.

Chateau Fonbel has a long, ancient history that dates all the way back to the times when the ancient Romans were active in St. Emilion cultivating grapes for wine. In 1971, Alain Vauthier purchased Chateau Fonbel. The Vauthier family are of course better known for owning the famous estate, Chateau Ausone as well as Chateau Moulin St. Georges in St. Emilion. The vineyard is located on flat land, not far from Chateau Ausone, Chateau Moulin St Georges or the picturesque village of St. Emilion. The wine of Fonbel is produced by the same team that makes Chateau Ausone.