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Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Jul 2012

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Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

91
91/100

James Suckling

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Robert Parker, Feb 2012

The basic Fontenil (95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a deep bluish purple color and relatively hefty alcohol at 14.5%, but it is not noticeable in this full-bodied, layered, opulent wine, with lots of black raspberry fruit intermixed with some blueberries and crushed rock. Both of these wines have a good 10-15 years of potential in a fine cellar. Two of the best wines from Dany and Michel Rolland are these vintages of Fontenil in Fronsac.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2016-2026, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2010

Very deep and fleshy but then lovely freshness. Moueix must be kicking himself for getting out of Fronsac! (JR)

91 points
James Suckling
Score 91/100 · James Suckling

Attractive blackberry and mineral aromas and flavors, follow though to a full body, with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Try in 2016. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

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Fontenil
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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