93-95 points (Barrel Sample) Wine Enthusiast: "This wine is immense, dense in powerful, solid tannins and dark, black fruits. It has great concentration, a dusty texture and final notes of chocolate, black plum and spice. Drink from 2024. (04/1/18)."
92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Fombrauge leaps from the glass with notes of baked cherries, plum preserves and raspberry pie plus wafts of tobacco, cedar chest and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate has a soft, plush texture and lovely freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Drink 2022-2033. (03/16/20)."
92 points Wine Spectator: "Rich in feel, with warm plum, cassis and raspberry compote flavors layered with singed vanilla and black licorice notes. A gloss of mocha coats the finish. A bit obvious in style but will certainly have fans. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2021 through 2030. 14,000 cases made.(03/31/20)."
92 points James Suckling: "Aromas of blackberries, mushrooms and wet earth with some bark follow through to a full body and firm, silky tannins. Some chewiness at the finish from the slightly austere tannins. But it should come around nicely with some bottle age. Better after 2021. (01/10/20)."
91 points Decanter: "I enjoyed the Magrez wines during En Primeur in 2017, and this shows both character and confidence, if a little overwhelmed by liquorice and chocolate. Trying its absolute best against the natural austerity of the vintage. Plenty of St-Émilion typicity, and clearly constructed layers of cassis and bilberry fruit that give you no choice but to succumb. Heavy bottle. Drink 2025-2042. (02/10/20)."
Product SKU | 349836 |
Producer | Fombrauge |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
SubRegion | Right Bank |
Appellation | St-Émilion |
Varietal | Other Red Blends |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
ABV | 14.5% |
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