Parker about Château Fontenil 2003
A beautiful deep plum/garnet color reveals little evidence of eleven years of age. The wine's striking nose of forest floor, blue and black fruits is followed by a medium to full-bodied, opulent, fresh, lively, impressively endowed Fronsac that is clearly a sleeper of the vintage.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Fronsac |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Fontenil, 10 Cardeneau-Nord, 33141 Saillans, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 2003 |
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Château Fontenil 2003

Château Fontenil 2003 is a remarkable wine that handles the heat of the vintage with elegance and character. This wine from the Fronsac region displays deep concentration and complexity.
Château Fontenil 2003 is a deep, dark purple with violet highlights, reflecting its maturity and intensity. The bouquet offers a rich array of aromas, including ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, black cherries, and cassis, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. These aromas blend into a captivating fragrance that appeals to the senses and invites discovery.
On the palate, Château Fontenil 2003 presents a powerful structure and a smooth texture. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, providing a solid foundation for the fruity and spicy notes. Flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of toasted oak create a complex and appealing flavor palette that lingers and indulges the palate.
The finish is long and powerful, with remarkable intensity and warmth that brilliantly reflect the terroir and characteristics of the vintage. Château Fontenil 2003 is already a pleasure to drink now, but also shows great potential for further aging and development over the coming years. A wine of exceptional depth and complexity, it captures the beauty of the Fronsac region in every bottle and delights wine lovers around the world.