- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.5%
- Organic
- Biodynamic
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Château Fonroque 2020 is a confident, beautifully judged expression of this biodynamically farmed Saint-Émilion property. The warm, dry growing season produced small, concentrated berries, yet careful vineyard work preserved freshness and balance.
Deep in colour, it opens with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with violet, cocoa and a subtle graphite note from the limestone soils. The palate is plush and textured, with generous dark fruit framed by fine, polished tannins and a streak of mineral freshness that brings lift and precision. Rich but controlled, it balances depth with poise and will age gracefully for many years.
It pairs superbly with roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast or rich mushroom dishes, where the wine’s structure and dark fruit character really come into their own.
- ❖ ABV: 14.5%
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage report
The 2020 Bordeaux vintage began with one of the wettest winters on record, followed by a scorching summer that nearly broke temperature records across the region. What could have been a disaster became salvation: those deep winter water reserves carried the vines through the heat, while the dry conditions from July onwards concentrated flavours beautifully. The harvest started early and moved quickly, with most châteaux picking under ideal September skies.
We find 2020 Bordeaux surprisingly charming for such a hot year - the wines show ripe, generous fruit without the baked character you might expect. The Merlot-based Right Bank wines are particularly successful, displaying plush damson and blackberry flavours with enough freshness to keep them lively. Cabernet Sauvignon on the Left Bank delivers power and concentration, though some properties struggled more than others with the heat. Most 2020s are drinking beautifully now - this isn't a vintage that demands decades of patience, and we rather like that about it.
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