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Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 2016

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring
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13%

0.75L

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.

More info

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.

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Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 2016

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 bottle

Origin: private individual

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: no

Alcohol percentage: 13 %

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Classification: Grand cru classé

Owner: Denise et Stephen Adams

Vintage: 2016

Colour: red

Peak drinking window: drink until 2050

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: organic More information....

Size (in ha): 18 hectares

Volume: 80000 bottles

Intensity: classic

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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