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Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2019

The 2008 Château Fonroque from Fonroque is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. It has a translucent ruby color as well as a very fresh bouquet of sweet red fruits and flowers. It's medium-bodied, lightly textured and slightly dilute on the palate, with firm tannin, yet it has some charm. Drink up.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

88 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 88/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Nov 2016

14.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2015-2022, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2012

Savoury, mild nose. Very low key. Nothing out of place but nothing to get excited about either. At least it’s not too tart... Stolid. (JR)

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Drink 2011-2023, Robert Parker, May 2011

Sweet and sour cherries, red currants, loamy soil notes and roasted herbs make an appearance in this round, surprisingly elegant and pretty wine, which displays good freshness, a nice equilibrium and a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

About the producer

Fonroque
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

14%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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