Château Fonplégade is a classified growth in Saint-Émilion, with vineyards on the plateau and slopes surrounding the medieval town. The estate has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2013, farming 18 hectares of prime limestone and clay soils. Predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in French oak. The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging but quality-focused estates delivered balanced, elegant wines.
Black cherry, plum and cassis with cedar, graphite and subtle violet notes. Medium to full bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. There's concentration and depth here with classic Right Bank elegance rather than power. Well-integrated oak adds complexity without dominating. Layers of dark fruit, spice and mineral notes. Long, refined finish.
Decant for 60-90 minutes if drinking now. Pairs excellently with duck, roast lamb, game, or aged hard cheeses. Serve around 16-18°C. Still quite youthful, will develop beautifully over 15-20 years
Wine characteristics
France
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
2021
Chateau Fonplegade
13.0%
Standard - 75cl
Cork
Tips
How to serve?
Decant before serving
Goes well with
Beef
Goes well with
Duck
Goes well with
Lamb
Goes well with
Sausage
Goes well with
Vegetable
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Château Fonplégade's name (literally "fountain of plenty") was derived from the historic 13th century stone fountain that graces the estate's vineyard. It quenched the thirst of passing pilgrims for hundreds of years, and continues to provide sustenance to the estate's vines in the driest vintages.
Grapevines have thrived at this exceptional site, perched on the limestone plateau that is home to Saint-Emilion's finest vineyards, since the late 1500s. In 1852, legendary wine merchant Jean-Pierre Beylot purchased the estate and built the elegant château that still stands on the property. Enchanted by the terroir, history and grandeur of the estate, with its ancient Roman pathways and graceful vine rows, Denise and Stephen Adams acquired Château Fonplégade in 2004 and spent 17 years tirelessly revitalizing the vineyards, renovating the cellar and lovingly restoring the château.
A pioneer in the Bordeaux region, they received their organic certification in 2013 followed by biodynamic certification in 2020.
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