Chateau Fonplegade 2022 — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2022
WINE | RED WINE | BORDEAUX | SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSEBottle of : 0.75L
Merlot, Cabernet-Franc
A family domain farmed in biodynamic harmony
- This wine captures the essence of Saint-Émilion's complex terroir. The chalky, mineral character of the plateau combines with the riper fruit expression of the clay slopes, creating a wine of genuine typicity and balance.
- Fonplégade expresses elegance through restraint. The structure is refined rather than powerful, with silken tannins that speak of meticulous vineyard work and careful élevage. A wine for contemplation.
- This cuvée is drawn from the estate's oldest vines, which root deep into the limestone subsoil. Greater age brings concentration and complexity without heaviness—a hallmark of biodynamic viticulture.
Pairings
Dessert, vegetables, cold cuts, white meat, red meat, grill and barbecue, game, hard cheese, soft cheese
Occasions
Great events, social events
Taste
Generous, soft
Unit Price
£48.65
Delivery from France
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Product features : Chateau Fonplegade 2022 — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Breeding
12 to 18 months in new French oak casks (50%), one-year-old barrels (30%), oval concrete vats (10%) and amphorae (10%)
On the eye
Deep purple robe with violet glints, characteristic of biodynamically farmed wines which retain remarkable chromatic brilliance.
On the nose
Aromatic purity defines the bouquet. Black cherry and wild blackberry lead, with ripe raspberry notes. The signature floral character—violet and faded rose—mingles with a precise mineral signature: damp chalk and graphite.
In the mouth
Immediate velvet texture with a spherical, tonically balanced palate. The tannins are exceptionally fine, powdered in texture, allowing the wine's mineral and fruit character to unfold without obstruction.
One of Saint-Émilion's oldest vineyards—the name itself means 'Plain Spring'. The wine's refinement suits roasted pigeon, beef tenderloin with morel mushrooms, or herb-crusted lamb. Drink now or cellar with confidence for ten years or more.
Nicolas françois, propriétaire passionné des halles de quercamps
CHATEAU FONPLEGADE
Established across 18 hectares at the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Fonplegade sits on a south-facing limestone plateau and clay-limestone terraces in the Gironde. Founded in 1852 and once owned by the Duc de Morny, half-brother of Napoleon III, the château was acquired in 2004 by Denise and Stephen Adams, who have since committed the estate to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the rigour of its biodynamic conversion, the precision of its Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends, and the consistency of a project pursued with genuine conviction over two decades. A reference address for anyone seeking a Saint-Émilion of real character and terroir.
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU CLASSE
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Château Fonplegade incarne l\'expression authentique de Saint-Émilion depuis l\'un des plus anciens vignobles de l\'appellation. Ce 2022 révèle la signature du domaine : élégance, équilibre et finesse des tanins. Les fruits noirs éclatants et la minéralité calcaire caractérisent ce vin de garde, parfait pour accompagner viandes rouges et gibiers.