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Château Fontenil Barrel sample (Fronsac)
Fronsac · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- France
- Region
- Fronsac
- Appellation
- Fronsac
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne vermelha assada · carnes de caça · queijos maturados · cogumelos · cordeiro
Rated vintages
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201091 pts
90-92 New wood aromas, and a tight palate, very toasty in character. Blackberry juice is under the wood, with the relief of final acidity.
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200991 pts
90-92 Barrel sample. A very smoky character, with an attractive lightness. The fruit is bright, even though there is richness. The tannins give a dark, dry aftertaste.
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200889 pts
88-90 Barrel sample. Perfumed, light, hinting at minerality, the wine has a smooth veneer over the dusty tannins. The final effect is rich and polished.