Magrez Fombrauge
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(6x75cl) 2001Wine Advocate (94)
This is a sensational effort. A limited production cuvee fashioned from five plus acres of the Fombrauge vineyard, the debut vintage was 2000. The fruit is picked extremely ripe and given an unusually long maceration, resulting in a modern-styled blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc made from low yields of 24 hectoliters per hectare. A black/blue color is accompanied by an extraordinary nose of melted chocolate, espresso roast, creme de cassis, smoke, and charcoal. It boasts a fabulous texture, hints of lead pencil shavings, a full-bodied, dense, heady mid-palate, low acidity, and a voluptuously textured, rich finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Considerable tannin lurks beneath the surface, but it is well-concealed by the wine’s wealth of fruit, extract, and glycerin. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016. Bravo!$622.00 -
(6x75cl) 2003Wine Advocate (93)
Rich and full, this modern-styled, beautifully made, majestic, rich, multidimensional St.-Emilion boasts a dark plum/purple color. All the oak has been absorbed, but, surprisingly, there is not a lot of difference between this wine and the regular cuvee of Fombrauge. Nevertheless, this is fuller and richer with plenty of life remaining. Enjoy it over the next decade.$858.00 -
(6x75cl) 2006Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91)
Bright ruby-red. Brooding, pure aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, bitter chocolate, mocha, menthol and minerals. Then almost surprisingly opulent and sweet, with very rich and fully ripe dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors spreading out to saturate the palate. This is very sexy right now but has the stuffing and fine-grained, toothcoating tannins to support a decade-plus of life in bottle. In fact, some time in the cellar may bring additional complexity.$841.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (92)
The 2009 Magrez-Fombrauge has a deep garnet core with little ageing on the rim. The bouquet is attractive with melted red berry fruit, black olive compote and light desiccated orange peel aromas, nicely defined and elegant in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, gentle grip, quite savory with Chinese 5-spice and white pepper sprinkled over the finish. It feels like some ripe Cabernet Franc here (even though it is 100% Merlot) and the aftertaste is commendably long. Very fine. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.$859.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010Wine Advocate (95)
Dense purple, with notes of blackberry, white chocolate, mulberry and toasty oak, this is a full-bodied, massive, rich, thick and unctuously textured wine with outstanding purity, richness and headiness. Of course, there’s always criticism that wines like this don’t age, but I own the 2000, and it is still an infant at 13 years of age, so I don’t think that’s an issue. This wine needs a good 5-6 years of cellaring and should keep for 20-25 years at the minimum.$925.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
A flowery nose of ripe plums, blueberries, truffles and roasted meats jumps from the glass of this inky/purple-colored 2011. Made from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, it reveals super-richness, velvety tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate, and not a hard edge to be found. It is another remarkable effort in this challenging vintage. Its 14.5% natural alcohol is incredible given the growing conditions. This gorgeous boutique St.-Emilion, one of the stars of the vintage, will evolve effortlessly for 15-20 years. By the way, I recently had the 2000 Magrez-Fombrauge (which I believe is the first vintage), and at age 14 it was outstanding.$677.00 -
The Wine Cellar Insider (94)
Inky in color and just as concentrated on the palate with layers of chocolate-covered blackberries and cherries, the wine is sexy and intense. 92-94 Pts$573.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
A rich and chewy red with lots of fruit and tannins. Full-bodied, big and rich. Yet this remains polished and balanced. Exciting fruit character throughout. About one third is made in terracotta jars.$739.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-96)
One of the original garage wines, the 2017 Magrez Fombrauge is a blockbuster made from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc that will see 18 months in new barrels. It offers a huge nose of chocolaty dark fruits, crushed rocks, and sweet oak as well as full-bodied richness, impressive mid-palate depth, and sweet tannin. Deep, rich, gorgeously textured, and lengthy, it could be a true superstar and up with the crème de la crème in the vintage.$561.00 -
James Suckling (97-98)
Exceptional depth and power to this, at an early stage, with dark-berry, chocolate, toasted-oak and walnut character. Tight and compact. Fine-grained tannins. About one-third co-fermented with cabernet franc and merlot. Could be one of the best from here.$620.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96-99)
I continue to love this wine, and the 2019 Château Magrez Fombrauge is one seriously good, opulent, super rich 2019 that does everything right. Loads of crème de cassis, blueberries, tobacco leaf, candied violets, and chocolate all soar from the glass. Deep, full-bodied, and just beautifully balanced on the palate, it's another stunner in the making.$688.00 -
Experience the luxury of the Bordeaux region with the Magrez Fombrauge Blanc 2016. Renowned wine producer, Bernard Magrez, presents this elegantly balanced white blend, combining Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle grape varieties, grown within the rich soils of Saint-Émilion. The production process artfully integrates traditional vinification with cutting-edge technology: partial fermentation in new oak barrels, maceration technique and lees stirring, yielding a wine with opulent aromatics and a sumptuous finish.
The Magrez Fombrauge Blanc 2016 offers a complex palate of ripe citrus, fig, and honeysuckle notes underpinned by a remarkable mineral complexity sourced from the vineyard's uniquely lime-clay soil. Enjoy the refined texture and harmonious balance of this masterpiece from the heart of France's famed wine country. Impeccable elegance, intense flavours and an enduring finish characterise the Magrez Fombrauge Blanc 2016—a testament to its rich heritage and the meticulous artistry of its creator.
$186.00
