Château Fontenil - Fronsac 2016

La Revue du Vin de France

16,5-17,5 / 20

the6/6/2017

Fruité éclatant, tanins nobles et finement extraits. Bouche admirable d'équilibre avec des saveurs salines en finale.

Wein Wisser

17,5 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Solide et intense, vivacité et profondeur.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Fontenil has a tightly wound bouquet with blackberry and subtle undergrowth aromas that change towards more marine-like, estuarine scents. There is certainly good complexity here. The palate is nicely poised with plenty of dusky black fruit. There is actually a very slight green edge...not under-ripe, perhaps more a leafiness that actually complements this Fronsac and lends freshness. I think this will turn out very fine once in bottle.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

Michel and Dany Rolland's 2016 Fontenil is quite pretty. Bright, crystalline and precise, it offers a compelling interplay of pliant, red-toned fruit and savory notes, all with an extra kick of acid-driven freshness. In 2016, Fontenil is bit more savory and less overtly fruit-driven than in some previous years. Tasted three times.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(100 Merlot) | 40% new oak Rather green and a little too harsh and tight for my tastes, this is too blunt throughout. 16+?

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Meaty and refreshing and lively. Thick and sweet. Just a little acid and tannic on the end. Not quite refreshing enough for a higher score but pretty impressive nonetheless. Jagged texture.15.5+

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Sleek in feel, with racy acidity pulling the raspberry and plum fruit along from the get-go. The chalky minerality is well-embedded on the finish. Solid.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

Very pretty balance to this with a juicy fruit character, bright acidity and a long and flavorful finish. Savory and juicy.