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Chateau Fontenil 2004

Fronsac, Libourne, Bordeaux, FranceBig spicy, peppery, dark chocolate, bacon, smoky plum and tobacco aromas with a bit of five spice and barnyard thrown in. Ripe, round, dry and slightly tannic with a touch of acidity showing. Cherry, green plum, peppery, spicy, coffee, tobacco and olive flavours. Needs 2-3 years to round out.Tasted: 19 September 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$59.99750mlestimated
AB$33.00750mlfine wine boutiques
Producer: Château FontenilDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Merlot