Wine Doctrine
2016

Château Fonplégade

Tasted 21 January 2021 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 side of the spectrum.…

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Château Fonplégade

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