Fleur De Fonplegade

Region

Saint-Emilion-Grand-Cru, Bordeaux, France

Vintage:

2012

Producer:

Chateau Fonplegade

Grapes:

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Wine Description:

The second wine of Grand Cru Classe Chateau Fonplegade from St-Emilion. In a very good vintage that doesn’t need long cellaring this is drinking well now. Fleur De Fonplegade is a blend of 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc from vines that average 30 years and 16 month spent aging in 1 year old oak.

Tasting Note:

Creamy red berry fruits are supported by toasty vanilla oak and pencil lead on the nose. The palate offers generous plum and red current fruit with fine, silky tannins.

Producer Description

Chateau Fonplegade is a Grand Cru Classe Chateau in Saint-Emilion that dates back to the 18th century and comprises of 18.5 hectares of organically managed and hand farmed vineyards. Built by wine merchant Jean-Pierre Beylot, Chateau Fonplegade is now owned by Stephen and Denise Adams.