Chateau Fombrauge 2020 🇫🇷

Chateau Fombrauge 2020: A Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion

93 points.
"A lush and concentrated expression of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, offering richness, elegance, and aging potential." – Wine Advocate

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep garnet with purple highlights.
• Nose: Aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and dark chocolate, accented by notes of espresso, licorice, and a hint of mint.
• Palate: Full-bodied and polished, with rich flavors of plum, blackcurrant, and cocoa, complemented by silky tannins and balanced acidity. The wine is layered with smoky oak, making it both complex and approachable.
• Finish: Long and opulent, with a lingering aftertaste of dark berries and spices, balanced by a refreshing minerality.

The Story Behind the Wine:

Chateau Fombrauge is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, with a winemaking history that dates back to 1599. Acquired by Bernard Magrez in 1999, this Grand Cru Classé has become one of his flagship properties, known for producing wines of exceptional quality and refinement. Under Magrez’s stewardship, the estate has embraced precision viticulture, combining traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations to showcase the best of the Saint-Émilion terroir.

The 2020 vintage is crafted from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, reflecting the estate’s signature style of bold fruit and balanced structure. The vineyard’s limestone and clay soils contribute to the wine's complexity, while meticulous vinification and aging in oak barrels enhance its depth and longevity.

What Makes Saint-Émilion Special:

Saint-Émilion is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellations, celebrated for its Merlot-dominant blends. The region’s unique terroir, with limestone plateaus and clay slopes, provides ideal growing conditions for creating wines with elegance and structure. Chateau Fombrauge, as a Grand Cru Classé, exemplifies the best of what the region has to offer—rich, smooth, and capable of aging beautifully over time.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Red Meat: Perfect with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, or grilled steaks, where the wine’s tannic structure enhances the richness of the meat.
• Game: Pairs wonderfully with venison or duck, complementing the wine’s earthy, spicy qualities.
• Cheese: Enjoy with aged cheeses like Comté or Gouda to balance the wine’s plush texture.

Winemaking & Terroir:

The 2020 Chateau Fombrauge is vinified using a combination of modern techniques and time-honored practices. Grapes are hand-picked and fermented in temperature-controlled vats, followed by aging in French oak barrels. The result is a wine with depth, structure, and the potential to age gracefully over the next two decades.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Cellaring Potential: Can be aged for 15-20 years, with peak maturity expected between 2024-2040.
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France
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