Fontenil - Fronsac 2021

Dany et Michel Rolland, héritiers d’une solide tradition viticole, oenologues de l’Université de Bordeaux, connaissent bien l’appellation Fronsac et eurent envie, après avoir été les consultants de nombreuses propriétés, d’y faire du vin et de s’y installer. Ainsi, en 1986, ils ont acheté quelques hectares sur la commune de Saillans, dominant l’Isle et Libourne, dans un cadre magnifique sur un coteau plein sud : le Château Fontenil était né.

Situé sur les pentes d’un coteau exposé plein sud et dominant Libourne et la magnifique vallée de l’Isle, le vignoble de 9 ha s’étend sur des sols argilo-calcaires sur molasse du Fronsardais.

Vinous

par Antonio Galloni le 02/04/2024

The 2021 Fontenil has real presence and character. Crushed flowers, spice, blue fruits, lavender and mint open first. Medium in body, with fine balance, the Fontenil is quite pretty in 2021. Naturally, it's a restrained wine with less textural richness th

Vinous

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2024

Jamessuckling.com

par James Suckling le 22/02/2024

This is showing notes of mushrooms, orange zest, dried herbs, anise and currants. It’s juicy and medium-bodied, with a delicious balance of fruit and subtle woody spice on the palate framed by fine tannins. Moreish. Drink from 2024.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

Blackberry and orange peel. Medium body with fine tannins that integrate nicely into the wine and provide finesse and energy.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

The 2021 Château Fontenil should be outstanding, with a beautiful bouquet of ripe darker cherry and cassis, followed by some background floral and violet notes. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has supple tannins, a round, delicious profile, and outstanding length.

Bettane & Desseauve

par Bettane & Desseauve le 24/05/2022

Distingué, floral et épicé, ce vin est bien dans le millésime, son attaque suave se poursuit dans une bouche qui a juste ce qu’il faut de concentration par rapport à son fruit et surtout une belle longueur.

Alexandre Ma

90-91

par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

On the first sniff, you will be charmed immediately by Fonteni’s profound and pure aromas of jujube candy. The fruity fragrance shows a good level of ripeness, so much so that no single trace of the cool vintage is found. The acidity and tannins are quite pronounced, though with a bit astringent in the finish. Fortunately, the smooth structure and gentle texture on the palate vouch for a good balance of the body. ????,?????Fontenil??????????????,?????????,??????????????????????,?????????????????????????????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

Salty, mineral-edged plums, soft, round tannins and a blast of spicy cherries along with a touch of refreshing mint-leaf on the mid-palate that you also find nuances of in the finish. You can enjoy this on release for its fruit and freshness. Drink from 2023-2032. 91-93

Vinous

87-89

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Fontenil lacks a bit of complexity on the nose compared to recent vintages and just seems unable to get out of the block. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a bit rustic, though there a pleasant spiciness comes through on the finish. This needs to cohere during its barrel maturation and it may well do so. Hopefully the aromatics will get their act together.

Vinous

90-92

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Fontenil is a bright, punchy wine. Vibrant acids and sweet, lifted aromatics are some of the signatures. In 2021, Fontenil isn't as overt or rich as it can be, but that's hardly an issue. I have to say, I very much like this more nuanced, energetic style.

vvwine

90-92

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Leuchtendes Rubin. Reiffruchtige Nase, Brombeeren und Himbeeren, florale Töne, sehr duftig. Im Gaumen anfangs cremig und rund, zeigt Schmelz, dann packt der Gerbstoff zu, die Tannine sind markant, fein mit der knackigen Frucht verwoben, die Elemente noch jugendlich und wild, alles jedoch mit viel Charakter und im Abgang mit saftigem, frischem Fruchtfinale. Sehr knackig! 2027-2040 (Verkostet im April 2022. Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux/Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

89-91

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Boisé imposant avec des notes de tabac, de fruits noirs et d'épices. Soupçon de malos en barriques pour une bouche tannique et très boisée.

Wine Advocate

88-90

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

The 2021 Fontenil shows promise, offering up aromas of rich berry fruit, loamy soil, warm spices and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, generously extracted palate that's built around plenty of powdery tannin and a tangy spine of acidity. This is a strong effort that will delight admirers of the Rolland style, even in this cooler vintage.

Decanter.com

par Georgina Hindle le 01/04/2022

Dried herbs, dried flowers, eucalyptus and black cherries on the nose - such aromatic complexity and a marker of a year where grapes slowly ripened to full maturity. Smooth and round, yet also softly chewy and mouthfilling with a sense of forward motion and drive. There is power here, but it's not weighty, rather the freshness and high acid is to the fore giving brightness and vivacity with touches of bramble, clove and cedar on the finish. Pure stone and saltiness on the finish which brings you to the terroir. Such a long finish with lingering aromas of perfumed cherries. A great effort this year. Michel Rolland consultancy.

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Fronsac
Millesime	2021
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Rouge

Appellation

Fronsac

Millesime

2021

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Bouteille (75 cl)

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