Castle Fontenil - Fronsac 2011

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

89+
From the husband and wife oenologist team of Michel and Dany Rolland, this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits dark black raspberry and graphite notes intermixed with hints of licorice and blueberries, medium to full-bodied flavors, excellent depth and texture, sweet tannin and adequate acidity. As always, Fontenil is one of the stars of Fronsac in 2011 with the winemaking skills of its owners well-presented. This beautifully crafted, high-class effort needs another year or so to resolve its tannins, and it can be drunk over the next 10+ years.

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

A juicy, fruity wine with blackberry and mineral character. Full and rich. Needs two to three years to soften. Better in 2016.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/11/2014

This has tasty bramble, red currant and blackberry notes, studded with judicious toast and backed by honest grip on the finish. Drink now through 2017.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

86-89 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe5/12/2012

Ruby-purple. Penetrating aromas and flavors of violet, sweet spices and aromatic herbs. Sweet and suave on entry, then more austere but full and rich toward he back, finishing with mounting tannins and very good length. Well done.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/30/2012

Couleur sombre et intense. Joli nez fruité frais, pur et finement boisé. Fin, suave en bouche et délicatement moelleux, au goût de prune, de cerise, avec une touche aromatique finement caramélisée. C'est délicieux et sans angle. Signé M. et D. Rolland. / Beau fruit noir, gras et gourmand, belle intensité généreuse. Du volume et de la sève.

Decanter.com

14,5 / 20

the4/30/2012

A very awkward sample. Slightly volatile, high-tone nose. Oak present on the palate. Drying finish. Disassociated. Drink 2016-2023.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

Blueberry, black raspberry, licorice, lead pencil shaving and crushed rock characteristics all make an appearance in the dense ruby-colored, medium to full-bodied, supple 2011 Fontenil. It should drink well for a decade. By the way, no non-vintage Defi de Fontenil was produced in 2011.

TAST

16 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2012

Beau fruit noir, gras et gourmand, belle intensité généreuse. Du volume et de la sève.

Wein Wisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2018-2035

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

From 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this simple, but fun, round Merlot will be a pleasure to enjoy young. 86-88 Pts

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

Tasted twice, the Fontenil has a lifted sweet nose with macerated red cherries and floral aromas. It is sensual and “sexy”. The palate is ripe and sweet on the entry with dark cherries, dark chocolate and a touch of spice. It has a fine thread of acidity, fleshy towards the finish although there is oak to be assimilated. Fine. Tasted April 2012.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/23/2012

Drink 2016-2024
Inky crimson. Intensely sweet plummy fruit. Very sweet and juicy though there's plenty of acidity too. Full flavoured but a bit crude at the moment. Firm, dense and will please those who seek fruit first. Acidity needs to settle down a bit. (JH)

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

A chalky spine is buried nicely in the core of cherry, currant and plum fruit. Nice singed tobacco leaf leaves a mouthwatering feel on the finish. Solid.—J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

89-91 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/6/2012

Firm and dense with dark, dry fruits, this is a powerful wine for the year, while keeping an elegant, delicious style. —R.V

Jamessuckling.com

89-90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

Solid core of fruit in this with polished and fine tannins. Racy and delicious.

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Fronsac
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Fronsac
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Domaine	Château Fontenil

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