Château Fonroque, 2020 - Magnum 2020
Château Fonroque, 2020 - Magnum 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. Cheapest offer £72.10 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Cheval Half 2020 Chateau Cheval Blanc · Pomerol | £70.00 | |||
| Château Canon 2017 Château Canon · Bordeaux | £75.20 | |||
| IKOYI Red 2022 JCP Maltus · Stellenbosch | £63.50 | |||
| Quintus 2019 Chateau Quintus · Bordeaux | £83.30 |
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 and 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.