Chateau de Fonbel 2016 St Emilion

Fonbel was bought by the Vauthier family of Ch‰teau Ausone and lies near that property. Its 16 hectares of vineyards in the Saint-ƒmilion Grand Cru appellation are an odd mix of plantings, including 7% Petit Verdot and what's thought to be one of the most extensive plantings of Carmenre in Bordeaux.Ê The nose is smoky, black and meaty; notes of plum crunch and bramble, with a creamy top-note of iron. This is structured right from the front, with fine, medium tannin levels.