93-95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Fonplégade is a classy, elegant Saint-Émilion. There's a bit more mid-palate density here than in recent years, which is not a bad thing for this wine. A touch more extraction for the Merlots along with a more refined use of oak really shapes the 2023. This is one of the finest recent Fonplégades I have tasted. Bravo. 04/2024

91-93+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Cassis, tobacco, truffly earth, and chocolaty oak emerge from the 2023 Château Fonplegade, a richer 2023 with medium to full-bodied depth, ripe, velvety tannins, and outstanding length. It's a bigger, richer effort in the vintage that brings solid depth. The blend is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, raised in 40% new barrels, 30% in once-used oak, 20% in concrete eggs, and the balance in amphora. 05/2024

92

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur pourpre et intense. Nez très aromatique, pur et fin, qui se distingue par un peu plus de parfums que parfois. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, aromatique et gras au milieu, le vin évolue savoureux, sur un corps pulpeux. Il finit long sur une présence tannique modérée. C'est différent de d'habitude et très bon. Assemblage : 85 % merlot, 15 % cabernet franc. 04/2024

93-94

James Suckling

James Suckling

Flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate and coffee beans with a pine-like tinge. Medium body. Fine, round tannins. Lovely already. 04/2024