Château Fonbadet (2020)

North of the small village of Saint-Lambert, Château Fonbadet sits on a prime piece of land, located among the top vineyards of the Pauillac appellation. It was at the end of the Ancien Régime (1789) that records mention a vineyard at Fonbadet. The Peyronie family, the current owner, can boast very old winemaking roots, being already present in the Pauillac area in 1700. The vineyard covers 20 hectares, with grape varieties distributed as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, with a bit of Malbec. The vineyard is divided into three parts. One section borders Pichon Comtesse and Latour. Another is next to Mouton Rothschild, and the last one is beside Lynch-Bages.

The Château Fonbadet 2020 is quite powerful but still maintains good finesse. It’s well-fruited with aromas of black and red fruits, typical of ripe grapes. Bottle aging potential: 10 to 15 years without any problem.

Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot