Fonbadet other_regions_italy open and fruity

open and fruity

Ripe and focused

with a mineral touch

a generous sprinkling of white pepper and a hint of fennel

Mild wood doesn’t significantly interfere with the clear expression of the otherwise pretty and fresh white orchard fruit and acacia blossom aromas that precede the rich

Fonbadet other_regions_italy open and fruityWhile not up to current vintages, the 2009 Chteau Fonbadet is nevertheless a beautiful Paulliac, offering textbook notes of darker currant fruits, green tobacco, cedar, and spice. Medium bodied, elegant, and mature, it has ripe tannins, rock solid overall balance, and just a charming, complex, balanced style. It's fully mature but will have a gradual evolution over the coming decade.