R910
‘The 2021 Fonplégade is a very pretty, delicate Saint-Émilion. Silky, aromatic and medium in body, the 2021 is classy from start to finish. Spice, menthol, tobacco, mocha and dried herbs open gradually in the glass. In this tasting, the 2021 comes across a bit clenched in feel. 2031-2041’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 93+/100
‘Ripe plum in colour, skilful winemaking that combines fresh cool-vintage fruit character with a tingle of pummice-stone minerality and grip. Climbs through the palate with lemongrass, slate, orange zest, fine tannins and a juicy signoff. Enjoyable, still signposting the fresh acidities of the year, but with depth to the flavour, and it sits within the estate signature. One to recommend. Owners Stephen and Denise Adams.’ – Jane Anson, janeanson.com, 93/100
‘Smoked herbs, spices and a hint of lanolin cream to the red berries and plums. Generous but juicy on the palate with a medium body and silky tannins. Pretty long and flattering finish. Plenty of wood here but it should come together better in two more years. Try in 2025.’ – Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com, 92/100
‘From a beautiful terroir on the hillside just outside of Saint-Emilion, the 2021 Château Fonplégade is based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc raised in a mix of cask, concrete, and amphora. Cassis, spring flowers, ripe strawberries, and hints of tobacco all emerge from this medium-bodied, supple, layered, incredibly impressive 2021. I love its mid-palate, and it has present yet perfectly ripe tannins and outstanding length.’ – Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100
‘Perfumed and scented on the nose with cocoa powder too. Dark and savoury on the palate, the fruit more blackcurrant, plum and damson with clear liquorice spicing throughout the palate. The texture is appealing as is the minerality at the back of the throat but this stop a little short or rather just lacks a little persistence in terms of weight. But good direction and long aerial finish. 2024-2036’ – Georgina Hindle, Decanter, 91/100
‘Ripe plum in colour, skilful winemaking that combines fresh cool-vintage fruit character with a tingle of pummice-stone minerality and grip. Climbs through the palate with lemongrass, slate, orange zest, fine tannins and a juicy signoff. Enjoyable, still signposting the fresh acidities of the year, but with depth to the flavour, and it sits within the estate signature. One to recommend. Owners Stephen and Denise Adams.’ – Jane Anson, janeanson.com, 93/100
‘Smoked herbs, spices and a hint of lanolin cream to the red berries and plums. Generous but juicy on the palate with a medium body and silky tannins. Pretty long and flattering finish. Plenty of wood here but it should come together better in two more years. Try in 2025.’ – Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com, 92/100
‘From a beautiful terroir on the hillside just outside of Saint-Emilion, the 2021 Château Fonplégade is based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc raised in a mix of cask, concrete, and amphora. Cassis, spring flowers, ripe strawberries, and hints of tobacco all emerge from this medium-bodied, supple, layered, incredibly impressive 2021. I love its mid-palate, and it has present yet perfectly ripe tannins and outstanding length.’ – Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100
‘Perfumed and scented on the nose with cocoa powder too. Dark and savoury on the palate, the fruit more blackcurrant, plum and damson with clear liquorice spicing throughout the palate. The texture is appealing as is the minerality at the back of the throat but this stop a little short or rather just lacks a little persistence in terms of weight. But good direction and long aerial finish. 2024-2036’ – Georgina Hindle, Decanter, 91/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Blend information | 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Rating | VIN 93+ |
| Producer information | Fonplegade, meaning ‘fountain of plenty’, gets its name from the 13th century stone fountain located on the property which, not only provided water for those passing by, but continues to nourish the vines to this day. Located on a limestone plateau in Saint-Émilion, it is one of the oldest vineyards in the region. Since 2004, Château Fonplegade has belonged to Denise and Stephen Adams. They spent many years improving the conditions of the vineyards and cellars and are committed to organic and biodynamic practices, having received organic certification in 2013. |
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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