De Fonbel 2009
750 ml Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Petit Verdot 7%, Carmenère 3% Saint-Émilion, France 2009
De Fonbel 2009 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £42.90 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
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Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Carmenère
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Owned by the Vauthier family since 1971, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Château de Fonbel boasts a 16ha vineyard planted to 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Carmenère. The 2009 release showcases concentrated cherry character with gentle spice notes.
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