Reviews
Technical Details
- BlendProprietary Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- AppellationSaint Emilion
- Alcohol14.5%
Chateau Fonplegade Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016
We taste A LOT of Bordeaux each year and our trip to Bordeaux this spring was packed full of superb wines, with a focus on the beautiful 2016s. In a lineup of almost 100 samples spanning the entire region, this wine was a contender for the top spot. When we inquired about pricing, our jaws hit the proverbial floor and we went to work! Now it’s here and ready to ship...but don’t expect it to last long!
Denise and Stephan Adams purchased Chateau Fonplegade in 2004 from the Moueix family. No expense has been spared from the outset, hiring the top names in consulting viticulture and winemaking, Michel Rolland and Stephane Derenoncourt. They completely overhauled the cellar in addition to replanting several blocks and converting to organic and biodynamics. Denise and Stephan have also made waves here in Napa, purchasing a gorgeous property on Howell Mountain, and creating one of the most exciting new "cult" wineries in recent memory.
The already legendary 2016 vintage is on full display in this magical bottle from the treasured limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion! A site that has been cherished since the 1500s and before that, by the Romans. In fact, Fonglegade is home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins in all of Bordeaux! Check out the rave reviews below!