Château Fonroque - Magnum 2020
Château Fonroque - 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.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hill Cabernet Franc 2022 Mission Hill · Canada | £78.00 | |||
| Le Dome Half 2020 Le Dome · St-Emilion | £80.00 | |||
| Eugenio Rosi 20Venti22 Cabernet Franc Eugenio Rosi · Trentino | £63.00 | |||
| Le Dome Half 2019 Le Dome · St-Emilion | £63.00 |
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.