Chateau Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014 750ml

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Chateau Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014 750ml

Name: Chateau Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2014 750ml
Brand: Chateau Fonplegade
SKU: 859990
Price: 55.92 USD
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Rating: 91.3 (6 reviews)

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$55.92/bottle

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DC 94pts

JS 92pts

WA 91pts

WS 91pts

VM 90pts

WE 90pts

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Clearly deeper and richer than the 2013, and in fact as it opens up in the glass you see just how Fonplégade has started to get into its stride at this point, full flowing in energy and depth. Gourmet but with clear pulses of minerality. This has St Emilion character in that you feel the glamour and the contemporary appeal, but is also packed full of bright brambly fruit and has a real sense of energy. Fresh and mouth-watering on the finish – not a lot to complain about. 60% new oak, 25% one year and the rest in cement eggs. Stéphane Dernenourt joins Michel Rolland in the consultancy team from this vintage. Drinking Window 2021 – 2040.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

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Winery

Chateau Fonplegade

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

Ratings & Reviews

DC 94pts

Decanter

Clearly deeper and richer than the 2013, and in fact as it opens up in the glass you see just how Fonplégade has started to get into its stride at this point, full flowing in energy and depth. Gourmet but with clear pulses of minerality. This has St Emilion character in that you feel the glamour and the contemporary appeal, but is also packed full of bright brambly fruit and has a real sense of energy. Fresh and mouth-watering on the finish - not a lot to complain about. 60% new oak, 25% one year and the rest in cement eggs. Stéphane Dernenourt joins Michel Rolland in the consultancy team from this vintage. Drinking Window 2021 - 2040.

JS 92pts

James Suckling

Dark-berry and oyster-shell aromas follow through to a medium body, integrated tannins and a tangy finish. An almost burnt lemon undertone. Linear and polished. Very solid. Drink in 2019.

WA 91pts

Wine Advocate

The 2014 Fonplegade has an almost opaque bouquet that demanded continuous swirling of the glass before it reluctantly offered blackberry, raspberry and cedar wood aromas, just a touch of fireside hearth in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, the acidity finely tuned with a voluminous and vigorous finish of redcurrant jam, raspberry and black pepper. There is a lot going on in this Fonplegade and the persistence suggests that it will age over a decade or more.

WS 91pts

Wine Spectator

This has a succulent core of steeped plum and blackberry notes inlaid with ganache and licorice snap accents, all of which knit well through the finish, where a light chalk hint echoes, adding effective contrast. Offers a lingering mouthwatering feeling. This could be sneakily long in the cellar. Drink now through 2020. 3,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.

VM 90pts

Vinous Media

The 2014 Fonplégade has a dense blackberry and briary scented bouquet with a touch of tobacco coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with gritty tannin, hints of blue fruit filtering through the black but there is just a touch of greenness that nags away on the finish. I suspect that will dissipate with bottle age. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

WE 90pts

Wine Enthusiast

Barrel Sample. This is a juicy wine that has attractive fruitiness as well as a dry structure. The palate oscillates between fruit and tannin without one dominating the other.

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