Château Fonplégade

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 93-95: The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Fonplegade has quite a spicy nose sporting notes of anise, cloves, fenugreek and black pepper over a core of warm black plums and blackberries plus a waft of potpourri. Medium-bodied with a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, it features bags of vibrant black fruits and a long, spicy finish. robertparker.com 04.2018 // James Suckling 92-93: This shows a very pretty center palate with blueberries, blackberries and white pepper. Solid tannins and structure. Long and flavorful. jamessuckling.com 04.2018 // Antonio Galloni 91-94: The 2017 Fonplegade is terrific. Bold, juicy and powerful, the 2017 possesses superb balance and overall harmony. There is a real sense of centeredness in this supple, exquisite Saint-Émilion. Inky dark fruit, lavender, mint, crème de cassis and spice all flesh out in this voluptuous, racy Fonplegade from Stephen and Denise Adams. The 2017 is exquisite, refined and beautiful. vinous.com 04.2018