2024 Ch Fombrauge Grand Cru, St-Emilion

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

A little steely on the fruit with spiced red cherries and berries. Medium-bodied, this is chewy and lighter on the palate this year, showing some angular tannins that will need time to dissolve. Tight, medium-length finish.

90-91 jamessuckling.com

Raspberry leaf and redcurrant fruits, with chalky tannins that have finesse and lift, carefully extracted with gentle campfire smoke, although the hand of 2024 comes through in the soft mid-palate. Harvest September 27 to October 11, 60ha of vines here, 26hl/h yield, 70% in oak barrels with half of those new oak, plus 30% across stainless steel, clay and cement vats. Tasted twice. Largest Grand Cru Classe of St Emilion at 58 hectares, owned by Bernard Magrez.

89 points janeanson.com

I loved the 2024 Château Fombrauge both times I was able to taste it. Deeper ruby-hued, with perfumed notes of black raspberries, red plums, spring flowers, and spicy wood, it's medium-bodied, has a supple, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Its purity, finesse, and suppleness are exceptional.

92-94 points jebdunnuck.com