The nose reveals notes of ripe cherry, blackberry and spices. The palate is fresh, fleshy, mineral and full of fruits. On the palate this wine shows notes of black fruits (cassis, blackberry), raspberry and a slight spices (including a hint of vanilla). The tannins are a bit dry but integrated.
The nose shows little roasted notes, grilled notes with in background black fruits. The palate is mineral and reveals juicy aromas of blackberry, plum, raspberry and a slight spicy note. Also, but more lightly, some woody and toasty notes, especially on the finish. The finish is long and tannic.
The nose reveals notes of black fruits (especially blackberry) and spices combined with a hint of oak. The palate is fresh and expresses notes of black fruits (cassis, fig), notes of oak and spices (especially pepper). The tannins are a bit hard. Good aftertaste including, in the end, hints of roast.
(100% Merlot) The nose reveals notes of black fruits (plum, blackberry), vegetal notes and hints of cocoa . The mouth expresses notes of ripe black fruits and slight notes of chocolate . The tannins are well made. The finish is fresh and fruity. Good length.
A powerful wine. The nose reveals notes of currant, cassis and blackberry. The palate is dense, fleshy, and is balanced with notes of black fruits (especially black cherry and plum) and chocolate. Some vegetal / herbaceous notes. Good length.
A fruity, intense, and quite complex wine. It expresses pure and well-defined aromas of fruits. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits (cherry, crushed strawberry) and black berry. The tannins are well-made, well integrated but, of course, need time. A promising wine!
A delicious wine that I took great pleasure to taste. This is a fine wine, fresh, round and with a beautiful aromas. It reveals notes of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), black cherry, cassis and pepper accompanied by floral notes (violet notemment) and grilled. Good acidity leading the tasting. Always a certain freshness in mouth.
A pretty complex nose combining wood and roasting results. The mouth is also proving complex, fleshy, spicy (comparatively the previous Château Fontbaude 2009). It expresses notes of blackberry cream, cherry and red fruist along with some woody notes (you can note the cocoa). A good balance in the mouth.
A mineral wine with a good freshness. It develops notes of red fruits (cherry) but also ripe blackcurrant with a few spices and notes of cedar. An ample wine in the mouth and with a fairly long finish.
An elegant wine. It expresses notes of chocolate, fruits (cassis and black cherry) and violet associated with a small woody/roasted note. This wine is “generous” and “gourmand”.