Château FONROQUE
Grand cru classé
- 2020
- Saint-Émilion
The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 93/100 “Dark color and density characterize this 2020. [...] A Saint-Emilion of impressive stature.”
Jean-Marc Quarin (March 2023): 94/100 “Dark, intense, slightly evolved color. Deep, highly aromatic nose. Nuances of fresh fruit. Touch of citrus. Soft on the entry, particularly aromatic in the middle, subtle and even complex as it evolves, this full-bodied wine evolves long, with an unprecedented grace in its touch. It's superb!"
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 90/100 “I suggested/hoped that the Fonroque 2020 would show more finesse when bottled, and it seems to have heard my words. With aromas of blackberry, brioche and light undergrowth on the nose, this wine shows greater refinement. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly angular tannins, fresh and saline, with a hint of black pepper on the finish. With a slightly Medoc style and good length, it should age well in bottle.”
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2023-2033
- Organic certification :
- 2006
From the same producer
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The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2006
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The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 91/100 “A half-bodied wine with beautiful tones of spices and tangy red fruit. There's a real sincerity of expression, and the al dente ripeness of the grapes can be perceived in this firm, still tight finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2006
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The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2006
-
The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 95/100 “Certified biodynamic, Fonroque delivers a wine that never forces its nature and respects balance. It possesses fruit and velvety flesh that continue to blossom over time. Young, 2018 shows great freshness with mineral accents. But it is with age that it best expresses the imprint of its terroir. Warm vintages are remarkable”.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Organic certification:
- 2006
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The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Organic certification:
- 2006