{"product_id":"chateau-fontenil-2020","title":"Chateau Fontenil 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e90% Merlot\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-94 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Opaque purple-black in color, the 2020 Fontenil needs a little swirling and coaxing to release opulent scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, plus suggestions of candied violets, ground cloves and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is rich with generous black and blue preserves layers, supported by beautifully plush tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long and fragrant.’\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘The classic 2020 Chateau Fontenil from this Fronsac chateau is a winner and well worth a case purchase. Giving up lots of spiced red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, and flowery incense notes, it's medium to full-bodied, has a round, supple, elegant texture, beautiful tannins, and nicely integrated oak. This sexy, seamless, straight-up impressive Fronsac will evolve for at least a decade.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e‘The 2020 Fontenil is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Silky, plush tannins wrap around a core of blue\/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice. All the elements are so impeccably balanced.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e - Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e - France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bordeaux\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSub Region\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fronsac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pro_more_desc\" id=\"more_desc_btn\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pro_more_desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Fontenil is a standout 9-hectare wine estate in the Fronsac appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, owned by renowned oenologist Michel Rolland and his wife, Dany. Known for crafting rich, velvety, Merlot-forward reds, it’s celebrated for its clay-limestone soils and a modern, fruit-driven style with impressive aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Fontenil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550293844152,"sku":"SKU-050626075421","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/D004C55E-F4BA-4169-8B53-01164F0F9AE1.jpg?v=1780647376","url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/chateau-fontenil-2020","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}