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Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 1997

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: Red
  • Organic
  • 13% 
  • 4.5L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

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

  • Quantity: 6 Bottles
  • Level: 6 into-neck
  • Label: 6 slightly marked label
  • Origin: -
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
  • Classification: Grand Cru Classé
  • Producer/Owner: Denise et Stephen Adams
  • More information....

Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Civet de marcassin, Poulet à la bretonne, Côte de boeuf Grillée.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé

    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.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 6 Bottles
    • Level: 6 into-neck
    • Label: 6 slightly marked label
    • Origin: -
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    • Classification: Grand Cru Classé
    • Producer/Owner: Denise et Stephen Adams
    • Vintage: 1997
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Organic 
    • Size (in ha): 18
    • Volume: 80000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet franc

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    Château Fonplegade Grand Cru Classé 1997

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format