{"product_id":"chateau-de-fonbel-2016","title":"Château de Fonbel 2016","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eChâteau de Fonbel 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château de Fonbel | \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Carmenère\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2040 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eThe 2016 Château de Fonbel is a polished and expressive Saint-Émilion from the celebrated 2016 Bordeaux vintage. Owned by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone, Fonbel benefits from the same meticulous vineyard care and winemaking precision. The 2016 vintage delivers ripe fruit concentration, freshness, and refined structure, offering excellent value within the Saint-Émilion appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis,.  Notes of violet, graphite, sweet spice, and subtle toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"930\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied, with a supple texture and vibrant core of dark fruit. Fine tannins support flavours of cocoa, liquorice, balanced by fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and persistent, with dark fruit and mineral undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eChâteau de Fonbel is managed by Alain Vauthier and the Vauthier family, owners of Château Ausone. The estate is known for producing approachable yet structured Saint-Émilion wines that reflect both terroir character and modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged approximately 16 months in French oak barrels (around 30–40% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~14% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking well now with decanting, but will continue to evolve through 2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eExcellent with:\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e– Roast lamb or beef\u003cbr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e– Duck breast\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e– Herb-crusted pork\u003cbr data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e– Mushroom risotto\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e– Mature cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2009\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 10","offer_id":53373479158093,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0123_914db62c-947c-40fa-bc3d-a0c7828aadaa.jpg?v=1771428942","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-de-fonbel-2016","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}