2024 Fonbel (St-Emilion)

65% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Carmenere

Media Reviews

Jane Anson

Soft, fragrant, charming. Crisp, bright, vivid plum fruit that has the most grip of the three Vauthier estates on the southern slopes of St Emilion. Harvest 20 September to 5 October. 1/3 in oak, Philippe Baillarguet cellar master. Harvest 20 September to 5 October. 1/3 in oak. 90 points

Antonio Galloni

The 2024 de Fonbel is soft and open-knit, with lovely forward fruit and a mid-weight build. Like many wines in this vintage, Merlot is down in the blend, in this case supplanted by a strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon that gives the wine notable aromatic presence and structure. Blue-toned fruit, graphite, gravel, incense and licorice develop with some coaxing. 89-91 points

Neal Martin

The 2024 de Fonbel is soft and open-knit, with lovely forward fruit and a mid-weight build. Like many wines in this vintage, Merlot is down in the blend, in this case supplanted by a strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon that gives the wine notable aromatic presence and structure. Blue-toned fruit, graphite, gravel, incense and licorice develop with some coaxing. 89-91 points