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Fonplegade 2000

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Saint-Émilion, France 2000

Fonplegade 2000 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 £40.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
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
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Saint-Émilion · France
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
biodynamic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Château Fonplégade 2000 is a biodynamic wine from the celebrated Saint-Émilion estate, spanning 19 hectares of Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The vintage displays a distinct minerality alongside soft tannins, contributing to its velvety mouthfeel. Under the stewardship of Stephen and Denise Adams since 2004, the estate prioritises sustainable viticulture. This wine exemplifies the meticulous practices inherent in biodynamic farming, offering an insight into the terroir of the region.

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