Rating 97 2019 Top 50  
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2012
Appellation
Bordeaux
France
ABV 14%
Price $46.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2020-01-08

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Impressing On A Budget, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self

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Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Pinot Noir

Chateau Fonplegade Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2012 Review

This wine is incredible and just look at that price, damn! It deserves a few descriptors so when you go out and buy it, which you should ASAP, you can get past them and just let the wine speak to your soul, which it will. This is a soft, ethereal wine with aromas that will remind you of cranberry sauce on Turkey Day and cherry compote. There's also earthy notes of leather and tobacco shop. It sits on your palate like a plush velvet pillow woven with silky tannins. This bottle is under $50 and a damn gem!

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Chateau Fonplegade Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2012
This wine is incredible and just look at that price, damn! It deserves a few descriptors so when you go out and buy it, which you should ASAP, you can get past them and just let the wine speak to your soul, which it will. This is a soft, ethereal wine with aromas that will remind you of cranberry sauce on Turkey Day and cherry compote. There's also earthy notes of leather and tobacco shop. It sits on your palate like a plush velvet pillow woven with silky tannins. This bottle is under $50 and a damn gem!

Reviewed On: 12-03-2019
97
POINTS
Chateau Fonplegade Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2012
This wine is incredible and just look at that price, damn! It deserves a few descriptors so when you go out and buy it, which you should ASAP, you can get past them and just let the wine speak to your soul, which it will. This is a soft, ethereal wine with aromas that will remind you of cranberry sauce on Turkey Day and cherry compote. There's also earthy notes of leather and tobacco shop. It sits on your palate like a plush velvet pillow woven with silky tannins. This bottle is under $50 and a damn gem!

Reviewed On: 12-03-2019