{"title":"Chateau de Fonbel","description":"\u003cp\u003eRooted in vines that trace to Gallo-Roman times and revived in its modern form when Alain Vauthier acquired the property in 1971, Château de Fonbel farms some 16 hectares of clay, sand and gravel soils just outside the village of Saint-Émilion. Classified as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, the estate is tended by the same team behind neighbouring Château Ausone and stands out for a blend carrying an unusually high share of Carmenère, among the largest on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Among the great wines of Fonbel, you will find in particular Chateau Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2019 and more at The Vintage Wine Club Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-fonbel-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2019","title":"Chateau Fonbel Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Carmenère (5%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend of Château de Fonbel wines - Merlot with a complement of other grape varieties, suggesting great diversity in the field of possibilities. Challengers by nature and benefiting from certain innovations before its illustrious neighbors, the wines of this estate express themselves on fruit, \u003c\/span\u003eelegance and subtlety with tannins always very integrated for easy consumption when young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"anim-left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful balance and freshness - which the wine has drawn from the soil - also give great aging potential. The touch of Carménère finally adds temperament which shifts into spicy or liquorice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore About The Winery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehistory of Château de Fonbel refers to the Vauthier family. This wonderful vintage, nestled near the medieval town of Saint Emilion is one of three properties managed by Alain and Pauline Vauthier who work every day to produce exceptional wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evineyard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Château de Fonbel is located in the plain of Saint-Emilion, installed on some 16 hectares. The soils are sandy-gravelly and 4 grape varieties coexist here:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMerlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), Petit Verdot (10%) and Carmenère (5%). Alain Vauthier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand his daughter Pauline (Châteaux Ausone and Moulin St.-Georges) have significantly raised the level of this property using the same methods as for Château Ausone. They put all their expertise in this property to achieve a very large Saint Emilion Grand Cru. The average age of the vines in the vineyard is 20 years and the harvest is done manually. The fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats and the aging takes place in barrels of which 30% are new for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau de Fonbel","offers":[{"title":"A case of 6 Bottles (6 x 75 CL)*","offer_id":50966124822850,"sku":"VSSK-02319-Case (6 x 75 CL)","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Bottle (75 CL)","offer_id":50966124724546,"sku":"VSSK-02319","price":290.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/3550\/5763\/files\/ChateaudeFonbel-SaintEmilionGrandCruRed2019.webp?v=1751596080"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevintageclub.hk\/collections\/chateau-de-fonbel.oembed","provider":"The Vintage Wine Club Hong Kong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}