Vinifera 4 / 5 the5/31/2016 On salue la beauté particulière du fruit. La bouche, elle, est plus orientée sur les épices. Très fine tannicité structurant sur des notes de graphite et de cèdre. Un vin d’une grande pureté.
Wine Advocate 91-93 / 100 byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016 The 2015 Château Fonroque has a very perfumed and floral bouquet that instantly satisfies, the new oak neatly folded into the fruit, hints of marmalade and mulberry developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin, impressive depth and density yet without impinging upon the freshness and tension on the finish. What an excellent wine from Alain Moueix.
Decanter.com 88 / 100 byJames Lawther MWthe4/29/2016 Subdued, dark fruit aroma and flavour and a liquorice note as well. Firm and dry on the palate, the minerality adding tension. Slightly chewy finish. 2022-2032
Bettane & Desseauve 16 / 20 the4/28/2016 Une certaine nervosité, avec de la franchise et une petite sévérité. Fruité, frais, beaucoup de sveltesse et de tonicité, bel équilibre.
Vinous 85-87 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016 The 2015 Fonroque offers good near and medium term appeal in its sweet red cherry and plum notes. Overall, this is a fairly straightforward offering with only modest depth and complexity. Tasted two times. .
Jancis Robinson 16,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016 Juicy, pert, sweet red fruit and a crisp, precise finish. Very pleasing and immediate with a well-integrated smoke note on the fairly lengthy finish. Classic, generous, delicious. (RH) Drink 2017-2025
Juicy, pert, sweet red fruit and a crisp, precise finish. Very pleasing and immediate with a well-integrated smoke note on the fairly lengthy finish. Classic, generous, delicious. (RH) Drink 2017-2025
Jean-Marc QUARIN 16,25 / 20 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/14/2016 Vin délicieux offrant un nez au fruité frais et même parfumé. La bouche tendre, savoureuse, riche en fruits mûrs, évolue sur une tannicité enveloppée vers une bonne longueur séveuse et pleine d'expression. L'élevage pourrait le grandir.
Jamessuckling.com 93-94 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016 Here is a St.-Emilion with wonderful balance and finesse. Full body, fine tannins and a very pretty finish. Gorgeous young wine.
Wine Spectator 88-91 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016 This has a very direct beam of raspberry coulis flavors, with flicks of anise and apple wood. Relatively sleek in feel, with just a twinge of plum skin and a light loamy echo at the very end.—J.M.