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Magrez Fombrauge
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Magrez Fombrauge
“I continue to be impressed with the beautiful wines of Bibi Graetz. These are highly singular, expressive wines that merit serious consideration.”
– Antonio Galloni
Château Magrez Fombrauge is the largest vineyard in Saint-Émilion at a size of 60 hectares. They plant mostly Merlot followed by small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, which makes up the blend for their top wine, currently classified as a grand cru classé. Their root date back to 1679 and is now owned by Bernard Magrez, who own several more properties on the Left Bank, Sauternes, and Pessac Leognan. The wines are made in a modern, ripe, and open style to accommodate early drinking, but can savor with cellar age of 10-15+ years. Enjoy these great Right Bank wines when they become available!
Tasting Notes
- WS93
- Aromas of blackberry, mineral, vanilla and milk chocolate follow through to a full body, with super well-integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced, refined and harmonious. Best after 2011. 550 cases made.
- WA95
- The quintessential garagiste offering from proprietor Bernard Magrez, this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc receives such Burgundian treatments as a cold pre-fermentation maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and no fining or filtration. Offering a dense purple color along with huge creosote, smoke, melted licorice, fudge, blueberry, graphite, and coffee characteristics, it represents full-throttle, modern winemaking at its most intense, and is likely to cause neo-traditionalists to suffer from migraines. Expect this beauty to hit full maturity around 2014, and keep until 2030+.
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