92 Robert Parker
The basic Fontenil (95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a deep bluish purple color and relatively hefty alcohol at 14.5%, but it is not noticeable in this full-bodied, layered, opulent wine, with lots of black raspberry fruit intermixed with some blueberries and crushed rock. Both of these wines have a good 10-15 years of potential in a fine cellar.
Two of the best wines from Dany and Michel Rolland are these vintages of Fontenil in Fronsac
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Würziges Bouquet, Brombeeren- und Brombeerstauden, zeigt eine schöne Tiefe, Mocca vom Barrique. Im Gaumen mit feinem Stoff, viel blaue Beeren, klar und vielleicht sogar etwas kühl durch seine floral endende Note, im Finale kerniger Nachhall.
91 James Suckling
Attractive blackberry and mineral aromas and flavors, follow though to a full body, with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. Try in 2016.
91 Wine Spectator
This has ample flesh, with a mouthfilling feel to the linzer torte, blackberry confiture and spice notes, all backed by sweet tobacco and fresh acidity on the finish. Very solid. Drink now through 2019. –JM
The basic Fontenil (95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a deep bluish purple color and relatively hefty alcohol at 14.5%, but it is not noticeable in this full-bodied, layered, opulent wine, with lots of black raspberry fruit intermixed with some blueberries and crushed rock. Both of these wines have a good 10-15 years of potential in a fine cellar.
Two of the best wines from Dany and Michel Rolland are these vintages of Fontenil in Fronsac