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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Fonroque has a tad more opulence on the nose compared to some of its peers, though it might have shaved away some of its definition in the process. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry. Crisp toward the finish, with mainly red fruit laced with graphite and crushed stone, this Saint-Émilion improves as it goes on. I will give it the benefit of the doubt and hope that the aromatics gain a little more clarity. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Fonroque offers up aromas of sweet cherries, dark berries and licorice, framed by a deft touch of new wood. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with a velvety attack that segues into a taut, mineral finish that's typical of this terroir, it's another strong performance from this biodynamically farmed 17-hectare estate on the western extreme of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. 04/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et pourpre. Nez intense, au fruité mûr et subtil. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, avec de suite un corps charnu, le vin évolue sur une texture caressante. Saveurs de fruits rouges, pointe d'orange confite. Il s'achève gras, sur une très bonne couverture tannique. C'est long, savoureux et très bon. Assemblage : 87 % merlot, 13 % cabernet franc. Rendement : 50 hl/ha. Production : 77 500 bouteilles. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

This shows good concentration and focus, with notes of ripe dark berries and walnuts, as well as a hint of chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with velvety tannins that are nicely spread across the palate. Lingering finish. 04/2024