Château FONROQUE
Grand cru classé
- 2023
- Saint-Émilion
The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 93/100 “At this early stage, the wine reveals a refined and vibrant fruitiness. Notes of earth evoke its ageing in amphorae. The palate is underpinned by subtle tannins. A savoury, briny finish.”
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Fonroque is redolent of dark red cherry, blood orange, chalk, mint and slate. Bold and punchy, with terrific persistence, Fonroque is a very complete wine. Floral top notes lift the finish. Readers will find an exquisite, elegant Saint-Émilion."
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Beautiful dark red, very intense. Very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure, and fragrant nose. Citrus notes when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the attack, juicy on the mid-palate, with a slightly tender body, the wine melts on the palate, fragrant and pleasant. "
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Fonroque has a slightly smudged bouquet, dark berry fruit, touches of graphite and undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, well-judged acidity, relatively open-knit in style with a fluid, agreeable finish. This should drink well after just a couple of years in bottle."
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 93/100
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2027-2037
- Organic certification :
- 2006
- Alcohol degree :
- 14.5%
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The amateur looking for fine and easily digestible classified great wines should be interested in Fonroque. In organic cultivation since 2006 and biodynamic cultivation since 2008, Fonroque offers an original vision of the terroir of the Saint-Émilion plateau, made up of freshness, elegance and controlled, melting power. A “wine of emotion”, as Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve describe it.
Alain Moueix, its director (and former owner), is clearly showing the way forward for the future of Bordeaux's great wines, on all shores.The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 94/100 Coupe de ♥ "The superb 2022 shows the contemporary direction of Saint-Émilion, with the search for a very frank expression of the Merlot-Cabernet Franc duo. An aromatic wine (liquorice, black fruits, flowers...), full of light, sincere, full-bodied, with a fresh, straightforward finish."
En Magnum (May 2025):"The very high age of the vineyard, with some Cabernet plots over 80 years old, is one of the factors behind this wine's success, with its notes of cedar on the nose and spices in the tannin. A successful 2020 vintage with finesse, a fruity character and tannins that are not harsh. We recommend it."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Fonroque is plush, sensual and quite deep. Silky tannins enshroud a core of dark cherry/plum fruit, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso. This juicy, open-knit Saint-Émilion from Alain Moueix is a winner."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, pure, subtle, with fresh fruit. Delicate on the entry, delicate in the middle, with taste and a refined touch, the wine develops aromatically, bouncing back, sappy, towards a long finish with noble tannicity. A very good wine. The best ever made with the 2020."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100
En Magnum (September–October–November): 94/100 “The sweetness enhances a floral and spicy profile of great finesse. Long, deep and well-structured on the palate, it combines harmony, flavour and elegance. Great character.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2037
- Organic certification:
- 2006
- Alcohol degree:
- 15%