Château Fonroque 2020
Château Fonroque 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food, roast pork. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cupole Tenuta di Trinoro 2023 Tenuta di Trinoro · Tuscany | £37.04 | |||
| Il Debbio Cabernet Franc 2020 Emiliano Falsini · Tuscany | £36.95 | |||
| Château Nénin, Fugue de Nénin 2020 Château Nénin · Bordeaux | £36.60 | |||
| JCP Maltus, Château Teyssier Kosher 2019 JCP Maltus · Bordeaux | £42.90 |
The first biodynamic château to be part of St Émilion Grand Cru, Fonroque is always one of the best value picks from Bordeaux En Primeur. The estate was the original home of the Moueix family, who own Trotanoy & Lafleur-Petrus in Pomerol, as well as Dominus in Napa, though they sold the château to the Guillard family in 2017 (Alain Moueix has stayed on as an active consultant). Stylistically the wine is all about elegance and finesse, and the 2020 is arguably their finest vintage to date.