Fonplegade 1983
750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Saint-Émilion, France 1983
Fonplegade 1983 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £49.80 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fombrauge 1983 Chateau Fombrauge · Saint-Émilion | £49.80 | |||
| Lalande Borie 1990 Ducru-Beaucaillou · Bordeaux | £49.80 | |||
| La Fleur de Bouard 1998 Chateau La Fleur de Bouard · Saint-Émilion | £49.90 | |||
| Chateau Rouget, Pomerol 2019 Chateau Rouget · Bordeaux | £49.96 |
Merchant's description
Château Fonplégade is a certified biodynamic estate located in Saint-Émilion. The property covers approximately 19 hectares of vineyards, planted to Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Their wines are characterized by a refined minerality, with soft, supple tannins and a velvety texture. Since 2004, Fonplégade has been owned by Stephen and Denise Adams, who also own Château L`Enclos in Pomerol.
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