Parker about Château Fombrauge 2000
A revelation, this stunning wine (also priced reasonably) has turned out to be even better than I thought. Opaque purple-colored, with gorgeous ripeness and richness, a big, sweet mid-palate, and a seamless finish revealing loads of fruit, chocolate, glycerin, and ripe tannin, this opulently-styled 2000 will have few detractors. It is hard not to be totally seduced by this effort. Kudos to proprietor Bernard Magrez and his omnipresent oenologist, Michel Rolland. Bravo!
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Emilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Fombrauge, 615 route des Baziliques, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2038 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Fombrauge 2000

The Château Fombrauge 2000 is an impressive Bordeaux wine from Saint-Émilion, reflecting the excellent conditions of the 2000 vintage. Here is a possible description:
The Château Fombrauge 2000 is an impressive wine that perfectly embodies the essence of its terroir and vintage. The nose unfolds with a rich bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, and plums, complemented by elegant notes of cedarwood, tobacco, vanilla, and a hint of spice.
On the palate, the Château Fombrauge 2000 is full-bodied and velvety, with remarkable structure and perfectly integrated, ripe tannins. The fruitiness is intense and complex, accompanied by nuances of dark chocolate, espresso, and subtle mineral accents that lend the wine depth and complexity.
The finish is long and elegant, with impressive balance and freshness that underscores this wine's aging potential. Château Fombrauge 2000 already offers an outstanding drinking experience, but will gain even more complexity and refinement with further years of ageing.
This wine is an excellent example of the quality and tradition of Château Fombrauge and will undoubtedly delight lovers of great Bordeaux wines. A truly remarkable wine that brilliantly expresses the characteristics of its vintage and terroir.