2023 Fonplegade (St-Emilion)
Secondary Description
85% Merlot/15% Cabernet Franc
Origin
St-Emilion, Right bank, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Farming Style
biodynamic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Score
95 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2024
93-95 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2024
| Unit 75cl | Case 6x75cl | |
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| Stock in Shop | - | - |
| Stock in Warehouse | - | - |
| Stock on Order* | 6 | 1 |
| Price inc | - | - |
| Add to Basket | Order | Order |
| *Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 May 2026 | ||
| Case 6x75cl | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stock in Warehouse | - | |
| Stock on Order* | 1 | |
| Price ib | £186.00 | |
| Add to Basket | Order | |
| *Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 May 2026 | ||
Media Reviews
Jane Anson
Plum in colour, iris and violet aromatics, crushed rose petals, vibrant character on the opening that softens to creamy blueberry and raspberry fruits, cappuccino and gunsmoke, fennel and sage spices, this is a delicious wine that is among the standouts of the vintage in the appellation. Tight tannins on the finish, sinewy and full of character. Biodynamic. A testament to the impressive investment and vision undertaken by late owner Stephen Adams. 50% new barrels for ageing. 95 points
Antonio Galloni
The 2023 Fonplegade is a classy, elegant Saint-Emilion. There`s a bit more mid-palate density here than in recent years, which is not a bad thing for this wine. A touch more extraction for the Merlots along with a more refined use of oak really shapes the 2023. This is one of the finest recent Fonplegades I have tasted. Bravo. 93-95 points