Chateau Fonplegade St Emilion Grand Cru (2014)
Wine Tasting Notes
The 2014 Fonplégade is soft, round and fruit-forward, with ripe dark red fruits, blackberry and raspberry layered with floral notes, licorice and cedar. A decade of age has added earthy complexity and a touch of black pepper while the tannins have mellowed. The lush finish makes it ideal now with roast lamb, duck or aged cheeses.
Press
91 pts – James Suckling
Winery/Producer Highlights
Château Fonplégade — Château Fonplégade is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé owned by Denise and Stephen Adams, neighboring Canon la Gaffelière, Angélus and Belair-Monange. Its 18.5 hectares sit on a limestone plateau and clay-limestone slopes, farmed organically under consultant guidance from Michel Rolland and Stéphane Derenoncourt. Merlot-dominant blends are aged in French oak and cement eggs for depth and freshness.
Descriptive Words
Mellow, Round, Earthy, Lush, Mature
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