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2024 Château de Fonbel Saint Emilion Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | , , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2036 |
| Available as of | May 31, 2026 |
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AND FIRST OFFER VALID UNTIL 10/31/2026 - EXPECTED DECEMBER 2026
Château de Fonbel: heritage and wine-growing tradition in Saint-Émilion
Château de Fonbel is located just south of the village of Saint-Émilion, in the heart of Bordeaux’s right bank. The estate has been owned by the Vauthier family, also known for the legendary Château Ausone, since 1971. The estate is managed by Alain Vauthier, who is also responsible for the viticulture and vinification. The wines of Fonbel are worked with the same precision as at Ausone – albeit in a more accessible style. The vineyard covers 16 hectares and is cultivated with respect for nature and terroir.
Region, soil and climate: ideal conditions for Merlot
Saint-Émilion is known for its chalky soils, alternating with clay, sand and gravel, which is ideal for Merlot and other Right Bank grapes. Château de Fonbel benefits from this varied terroir. The climate is temperate continental, with sufficient rainfall in the winter and warm, sunny summers that ensure a slow, even ripening of the grapes.
Composition and harvest of Château de Fonbel 2024
The 2024 is made up of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenère and 5% Petit Verdot. The diversity of grapes provides complexity and a distinctive character. The harvest took place under good climatic conditions. Thanks to a warm, dry summer and well-timed rainfall around the harvest, ripe, healthy grapes were harvested with excellent aromatic concentration and balanced acidity.
Vinification and maturation in oak barrels
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Each grape variety is vinified separately to allow its specific qualities to come to the fore. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine matures for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new. This maturation adds structure, depth and complexity, without overshadowing the fruit.
Tasting notes: colour, aroma and flavour of Château de Fonbel 2024
The wine shows a deep ruby red color with purple nuances. In the nose it opens with aromas of ripe cherries, cassis, violets and a hint of bay leaf. In the mouth the attack is smooth, followed by a refined structure with soft tannins and lively acidity. The taste is elegant and balanced, with notes of red fruit, spices and subtle wood influences. The finish is fresh, medium-long and inviting.
Ratings : 92-93 James Suckling, 92 Markus del Monego, 92 Jean-Marc Quarin, 90-92 Jeb Dunnuck, 90-91 Alexandre Ma, 90 Decanter, 90 Jane Anson, 90 Falstaff Magazine
Would you like to order wines from Château de Fonbel online?
The Château de Fonbel 2024 is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse. When you choose to pick up, you often receive a nice discount. This discount is immediately visible when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
If available, you will find the official factsheet of this wine attached to the product page. The full reviews from international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous can be viewed via the links next to the image. This service is completely free for our customers.
Need help choosing the right wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . This service is free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Wine and food pairings with Château de Fonbel 2024
- Roasted chicken with thyme and garlic – the spicy notes harmonize with the soft wood influences of the wine.
- Entrecote with green pepper sauce – the juicy meat and spicy sauce complement the structure and freshness.
- Mushroom and Parmesan lasagna – the umami of the mushrooms is complemented by the red fruit and spiciness.
- Ratatouille with Provencal herbs – a vegetal pairing with great depth and aromatic overlap.
- Wild stew with juniper berries and parsnip puree – a powerful combination for the earthy and concentrated character of the wine.
- Ravioli filled with veal ragout and sage – soft textures and spicy accents are beautifully supported by the wine structure.
Specifications
| Available as of | May 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau de Fonbel |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur, On Sale |
| James Suckling rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Indruk maken, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
James Suckling
93
Score
92-93
Château de Fonbel St.-Emilion 2024
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
Red plummy fruit and nice spices. Medium-bodied with fresh, smooth, fine-grained tannins. Juicy and lively, with balanced fruit. Soft, with a medium-long finish. 65% merlot, 31% cabernet sauvignon and 4% carmenere.
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Owned by the Vauthier family since 1971, Château de Fonbel has received special attention, because its vineyard is a test-bed for Château Ausone and its second wine, Chapelle d’Ausone.
Diversity of Cepage
Lovers of their job as winegrowers, Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline apply exacting high standards and technical know-how to this estate located on the Saint-Émilion plain. Not far south of the village, Château de Fonbel covers 16 hectares where the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère – that old Bordeaux grape variety – and Petit Verdot find their chosen land on sandy-clay, gravel or simply sandy soils. The wine here is produced with great precision, both in the vineyard and in the cellar.
An elegant and subtle Wine
Depending on the vintage, part of the wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and then goes into barrel to give lightness, elegance and flavour. The Château de Fonbel blend always contains around 85% Merlot, complemented by the other grape varieties, allowing a wide range of blending possibilities. Challengers by nature, and benefiting from certain innovations before their illustrious neighbours, the estate’s wines express their fruit, elegance and subtlety with well-integrated tannins that make them easy to drink in their youth.
The good balance and freshness - which the wine has drawn from the soil - also give it great ageing potential. It is tempered by the touch of Carmenère, reflected in spicy or liquorice notes.
AND FIRST OFFER VALID UNTIL 10/31/2026 - EXPECTED DECEMBER 2026
Château de Fonbel: heritage and wine-growing tradition in Saint-Émilion
Château de Fonbel is located just south of the village of Saint-Émilion, in the heart of Bordeaux’s right bank. The estate has been owned by the Vauthier family, also known for the legendary Château Ausone, since 1971. The estate is managed by Alain Vauthier, who is also responsible for the viticulture and vinification. The wines of Fonbel are worked with the same precision as at Ausone – albeit in a more accessible style. The vineyard covers 16 hectares and is cultivated with respect for nature and terroir.
Region, soil and climate: ideal conditions for Merlot
Saint-Émilion is known for its chalky soils, alternating with clay, sand and gravel, which is ideal for Merlot and other Right Bank grapes. Château de Fonbel benefits from this varied terroir. The climate is temperate continental, with sufficient rainfall in the winter and warm, sunny summers that ensure a slow, even ripening of the grapes.
Composition and harvest of Château de Fonbel 2024
The 2024 is made up of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenère and 5% Petit Verdot. The diversity of grapes provides complexity and a distinctive character. The harvest took place under good climatic conditions. Thanks to a warm, dry summer and well-timed rainfall around the harvest, ripe, healthy grapes were harvested with excellent aromatic concentration and balanced acidity.
Vinification and maturation in oak barrels
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Each grape variety is vinified separately to allow its specific qualities to come to the fore. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine matures for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new. This maturation adds structure, depth and complexity, without overshadowing the fruit.
Tasting notes: colour, aroma and flavour of Château de Fonbel 2024
The wine shows a deep ruby red color with purple nuances. In the nose it opens with aromas of ripe cherries, cassis, violets and a hint of bay leaf. In the mouth the attack is smooth, followed by a refined structure with soft tannins and lively acidity. The taste is elegant and balanced, with notes of red fruit, spices and subtle wood influences. The finish is fresh, medium-long and inviting.
Ratings : 92-93 James Suckling, 92 Markus del Monego, 92 Jean-Marc Quarin, 90-92 Jeb Dunnuck, 90-91 Alexandre Ma, 90 Decanter, 90 Jane Anson, 90 Falstaff Magazine
Would you like to order wines from Château de Fonbel online?
The Château de Fonbel 2024 is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse. When you choose to pick up, you often receive a nice discount. This discount is immediately visible when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address .
If available, you will find the official factsheet of this wine attached to the product page. The full reviews from international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous can be viewed via the links next to the image. This service is completely free for our customers.
Need help choosing the right wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier . This service is free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Wine and food pairings with Château de Fonbel 2024
- Roasted chicken with thyme and garlic – the spicy notes harmonize with the soft wood influences of the wine.
- Entrecote with green pepper sauce – the juicy meat and spicy sauce complement the structure and freshness.
- Mushroom and Parmesan lasagna – the umami of the mushrooms is complemented by the red fruit and spiciness.
- Ratatouille with Provencal herbs – a vegetal pairing with great depth and aromatic overlap.
- Wild stew with juniper berries and parsnip puree – a powerful combination for the earthy and concentrated character of the wine.
- Ravioli filled with veal ragout and sage – soft textures and spicy accents are beautifully supported by the wine structure.
| Available as of | May 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Winery | Chateau de Fonbel |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur, On Sale |
| James Suckling rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Indruk maken, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
James Suckling
93
Score
92-93
Château de Fonbel St.-Emilion 2024
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
Red plummy fruit and nice spices. Medium-bodied with fresh, smooth, fine-grained tannins. Juicy and lively, with balanced fruit. Soft, with a medium-long finish. 65% merlot, 31% cabernet sauvignon and 4% carmenere.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Owned by the Vauthier family since 1971, Château de Fonbel has received special attention, because its vineyard is a test-bed for Château Ausone and its second wine, Chapelle d’Ausone.
Diversity of Cepage
Lovers of their job as winegrowers, Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline apply exacting high standards and technical know-how to this estate located on the Saint-Émilion plain. Not far south of the village, Château de Fonbel covers 16 hectares where the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère – that old Bordeaux grape variety – and Petit Verdot find their chosen land on sandy-clay, gravel or simply sandy soils. The wine here is produced with great precision, both in the vineyard and in the cellar.
An elegant and subtle Wine
Depending on the vintage, part of the wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and then goes into barrel to give lightness, elegance and flavour. The Château de Fonbel blend always contains around 85% Merlot, complemented by the other grape varieties, allowing a wide range of blending possibilities. Challengers by nature, and benefiting from certain innovations before their illustrious neighbours, the estate’s wines express their fruit, elegance and subtlety with well-integrated tannins that make them easy to drink in their youth.
The good balance and freshness - which the wine has drawn from the soil - also give it great ageing potential. It is tempered by the touch of Carmenère, reflected in spicy or liquorice notes.