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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
- WA96
- 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.
- WE92
- Big and serious, with a well-balanced wood and spice character. The tense tannins provide a nervy, tight counterpoint. Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points
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