Chateau Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru (2016)

Organic, Biodynamic
Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Rated 96 by Decanter
Pure, dark chocolate spread, liquorice root and slate edging. Rich fruits, but with crushed mint leaves gathering pace though the palate to lift things up. Just the nose itself would keep you occupied for a good while, and on the palate it jumps out of the glass. Seriously impressive stuff, clear minerality, pulsing with life. The 2015 vintage was seen at the time as being better in St Emilion but with every year that passes it becomes more clear that 2016 is the one with real legs. One of the real bargains of the vintage also. 60% new oak, 30% one year and the rest in cement eggs.

Drinking Window 2027 - 2040.
4,000 cases made

Rated 96 by Wine Advocate
Rated 95 by James Suckling
Rated 94 by Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
Rated 92 by Wine Enthusiast
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator