De Fonbel St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
De Fonbel
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Carménère 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti‑Brown / The Wine Independent 91; William Kelley / Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90; Neal Martin / Vinous 89. Critics note drinking windows roughly 2024–2038

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and blackberry with cocoa, cedar, tobacco and baking spice. Medium–full-bodied, plush Merlot fruit, soft grainy tannins and a savoury, slightly earthy finish with a spicy lift.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi/Korean BBQ, spicy Szechuan lamb.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in stainless steel; ~70% élevage in tank and remainder in oak barrels; blended and rested before bottling to preserve fruit-forward profile.

Vineyard Info
Owned and managed by the Vauthier family (of Château Ausone). Vineyards cover ~16–19 hectares on sandy-gravel and clay soils on the St‑Émilion plain, focused on Merlot-led blends.