Smoky black cherries, savory herbs, crushed stone, and graphite nuances all emerge from the 2022 Château Fombrauge, a wonderfully textured, full-bodied Saint-Emilion that has ripe, integrated tannins and a great finish. Rated 94/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Aromas of white pepper, iron, fresh blackberries and currants. Juicy and firm, with a medium to full body and firm, dusty tannins that tightened at the end. Very good length. Drink from 2026. Rated 93/100 James Suckling
A polished, direct style, with a mix of blackberry and cherry compote notes leading the way, along with light red licorice, sweet toast and black tea hints. A subtle tug of earth keeps this just honest enough on the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 26,417 cases made. Rated 91/100 Wine Spectator
The 2022 Fombrauge offers red plum and blackberry on the nose, pressed iris flowers, with raspberry coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. Structured, quite tannic, but there is freshness here, with a touch of sapidity on the finish. Needs serious time. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London. Rated 91/100 Vinous Media
