Château Fonroque Chateau Fonroque 2020

93 Points Decanter - "Subdued aromatics, this is attractive with raspberry flavors rippling through it and an appealing density, more old school and restrained than some, with classic balance. As it opens up, floral raspberry leaf appears in the best way, juicy and unfussy with crushed herbs and baked earth. Enjoyable, definitely not trying too hard and succeeding to charm. 

92 Points James Suckling - "This has aromas of iodine, musk, spice box and salted plums. Full-bodied, with creamy, soft tannins. Spicy and plush. From biodynamically grown grapes."

92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Aromas of dusty berries, cherries, warm spices and petals introduce the 2020 Fonroque, a medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy wine with a vibrant core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating finish. As readers may remember, part of Fonroque's bio dynamically farmed holdings are located on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, and the rest on the slopes, with more clay and colluvium. 

91 Points Jeb Dunnuck - "From a cooler, limestone terroir, the 2020 Chateau Fonroque has a darker ruby/plum hue as well as solid aromatics of ripe black cherries, dark chocolate, loamy earth, and leafy herbs. It's rich, mouth-filling, medium to full-bodied, and nicely balanced. Drink this plump, satisfying Saint-Emilion over the coming 15 years or so. 

91 Points Wine Spectator - "Youthfully juicy and compact, with a bramble note wrapped around a core of black currant and fig preserves. The finish is coated with tobacco and tar accents, giving the distinct feel of a warm vintage wine. Merlot and Cabernet Franc."

90 Points Vinous - "I suggested/hoped that the 2020 Fonroque would display more finesse by the time of bottling, and it seems to have heard my words. With blackberry, briary and light scents on the nose, this indeed conveys greater refinement. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly angular tannins, fresh and saline, with a dash of black pepper decorating the finish. A little Medocian in style with decent length, this should age well in bottle. "