Château Fonréaud 2019

Rustic on the nose, bramble fruits and a touch of herbaceousness. The palate is well textured, good grip from the tannins but the fruit is coming across a little dry at this point. Good initial juiciness – bright and vivid cherry – and great acidity which is lively but then this knits down and turns a little sombre. I like the chalky, almost mineral aspect to it once the tannins have subsided with an enjoyable cooling finish. Lots of excellent potential. Drinking window: 2023-2035. Score – 93. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com, Jan. 4, 2022)