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2014 | JS 92
The 2014 is noted for its soft, round texture, showing dark fruits, flowers, and earthy nuances, with recent vintages showing improvements in freshness from reduced new oak usage.
2015 | JS 95
Deep ruby color with purple tinges. Aromas of dark and red fruits, cocoa, vanilla, fresh tobacco, and floral notes such as violet and lilac. Fresh attack with silky mouth-filling texture. Tannins round and supple. The finish lingers beautifully with a pleasant salty note.
2016 | WA 96
The 2016 vintage (95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) is recognized for its deep,, fleshy, and "sexy" profile, yet it retains a structured, mineral-laced finish. It features aroma
2017 | WA 93
With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity and aromatic length, this wine is characterized by a sophisticated minerality, consistent from year to year, with soft and supple tannins and a velvety texture. It is made from the estate's oldest vines, meticulously hand-farmed using organic and biodynamic practices to bring out the finest quality in each cluster. Predominantly Merlot, the blend includes just enough Cabernet Franc to imbue the wine with an elegant tannic structure.
2018 | WA 95
With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity, and aromatic length, this wine is characterized by a sophisticated minerality, consistent from year to year, with soft and supple tannins and a velvety texture. It is made from the estate's oldest vines, meticulously hand-farmed using organic and biodynamic practices to bring out the finest quality in each cluster. Predominantly Merlot, the blend includes just enough Cabernet Franc to imbue the wine with an elegant tannic structure.
2019 | D 95
Intense ruby with bold purplish tints. Floral hints, blackberry and cherry aromatic scents, lightly spiced by the subtle presence of fresh citrus. Powerful attack with a silky and fresh mouthfeel. Generous tannins are supported by a light and graceful mineral and salt finale.
2020 | WA 93-95
The 2020 Château Fonplégade is a 100% certified biodynamic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, showcasing a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. It offers a vibrant, aromatic profile of red/black cherries, violet, and graphite, with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a distinctive mineral, chalky finish.
2021 | V 93
Described as a "very pretty, delicate Saint-Émilion" with notes of spice, tobacco, and mocha.
About Winery
Château Fonplégade, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, boasts a rich history rooted in its unique terroir and dedication to quality winemaking. The name, meaning "fountain of plenty," originates from a 13th-century fountain on the property that still provides water to the vines in dry years. The estate has been producing wine since the late 1500s, and in 1852, wine merchant Jean-Pierre Beylot purchased it, building the elegant château that stands today. In 2004, Denise and Stephen Adams acquired the estate and have since revitalized the vineyards, renovated the cellar, and restored the château, with a focus on organic and biodynamic farming.
