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CHATEAU FONTENIL 2000, Fronsac, France

August 3, 2012 2:53 pm


Château Fontenil 2006, Ac Fronsac Bottle

Cost: $51.70 (Cayman)
Grape Variety: Bordeaux Right Bank Blend
Category: Red Wine
Location Bought: Cayman Islands
Country: France
Region: Fronsac, Bordeaux RightBank
Format: 750 ml
Producer: M. et D. Rolland
Alcohol: 13.5%

Description: Deep ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose.

Positives: Lots of blueberry followed by liquorice, blackberry, dark cherry, cloves, nutmeg, leather, bramble fruit, pipe tobacco and tobacco leaves. Medium+ body with medium tannins, good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Things: LCBO has the 2006 vintage (567404) in stock now.

Drink now on its own or pair it with grilled tenderloin steak.

Tasted: 1 Aug 12

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10, Total:  18+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine 4+

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2 Responses to “CHATEAU FONTENIL 2000, Fronsac, France”

  1. I am looking for the detailed information on a few of your wines. Could you tell me who I should speak with? Email is best. Thanks! Peter

    By Peter Anderson on September 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    1. Hi Peter, you can email me directly at edward.wineguy@gmail.com

      By rasiulis on September 5, 2012 at 1:20 am

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