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Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2009-2015, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Feb 2009

Deep garnet, sweet, smoky and oaky on the nose. spice and vanilla and plenty of dark fruit. Sweet but fresh on the palate. Warm and smooth and very approachable.  (JH)

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Drink 2009-2024, Robert Parker, Jun 2007

Although more austere than one expects from the home estate of Dany and Michel Rolland, the 2004 Fontenil is a concentrated effort displaying striking minerality along with notes of black currant and blackberry fruit, chunky tannin, medium body, and excellent concentration as well as purity. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 15 years.

87 - 89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87-89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005

Medium ruby. Blackberry and licorice aromas lifted by minerals. Supple on entry, then tightly wound, juicy and pure, with flavors of medicinal black cherry, minerals and licorice. Not fat but not at all hard. This has intensity and solid structure.

15 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15/20 · Drink 2008-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2005

Extremely dark crimson. Very sweet. Soft and round. A bit smudgy. Not much fruit in the middle. (JR)

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Fontenil
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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