Château Fonroque, 2020 Unit of Measure:1 X75CL and a hint of spice

and a hint of spice

similar to the best parts of Burgundy

Composed exclusively of grapes sourced from Grands Crus Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards which were already under vine during Churchill's lifetime

Jane increased her use of whole-cluster fermentation alongside cooler pre-fermentation soaks

Yields are limited to 35 hectolitres per hectare

Château Fonroque, 2020 Unit of Measure:1 X75CL and a hint of spiceChteau Fonroque 2020 is a confident, beautifully judged expression of this biodynamically farmed Saint milion property. The warm, dry growing season produced small, concentrated berries, yet careful vineyard work preserved freshness and balance. Deep in colour, it opens with ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with violet, cocoa and a subtle graphite note from the limestone soils. The palate is plush and textured, with generous dark fruit