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2014

Château Fonplégade Fleur de Fonplégade

Libournais · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Poured alongside the Adamvs wines just for a fun comparison. The Fonplégade is of course a bit of a different animal, both in terroir and price point (most vintages of Fonplégade can be had for…

Reviewed 7 April 2023
2016

Château Fonplégade

Libournais · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

A year and a half ago since my last bottle. Progressing quicker than I would have expected. I know others have speculated this will be even better with more time in the cellar. I'm on the opposite…

Reviewed 21 January 2021
2016

Château Fonplégade

Libournais · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

This punches way above its price point. Blackberry, plum, black currant, cedar, roast beef bark, and some spice. A bit of alcohol rises up just enough to remind you this is a young wine in need of…

Reviewed 19 August 2019