Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 1971
13%
1.5L
Intensity
A Saint-Emilion grand cru which, thanks to the drive of the vineyard owners, has seen a considerable improvement in quality over the past few years! Trust us, you don't need to think twice about trying this one.
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Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 1971
The wine
This wine is very typical of the appellation, with an intense colour, and powerful, delicious tannins. It reveals notes of small red berries, spices and humus. This is a wine that improves by being kept for a few years.
About the Producer Château Fonplegade
Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, the vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soil.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 magnum
Level : 1 Marginally lowObservations : 1 Marked label, 1 Very damaged label, 1 Torn labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : temperature-controlled cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13 %
Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification : Grand cru classé
Owner : Denise et Stephen Adams
Vintage : 1971
Colour : red
Service temperature : 16°
Size (in ha) : 18 hectares
Volume : 80000 bottles
Intensity : classic
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine