{"title":"Château de Fonbel","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Fonbel is a red wine producer based in Saint-Émilion, one of Bordeaux's most significant appellations situated on the Right Bank of the Gironde. The estate produces wine under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru classification, a tier that encompasses a broad range of properties within the appellation and is subject to periodic review under the Saint-Émilion classification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Émilion is defined by its limestone plateau, clay slopes, and varied soils that favour Merlot as the dominant variety, typically blended with Cabernet Franc and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines from this appellation tend toward a rounder, more supple structure than those from the Médoc, with Merlot contributing plum and dark fruit character, while Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift and structure. The Grand Cru designation requires a minimum alcohol level, manual harvesting, and estate bottling, among other conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's wines follow this classic Right Bank blend, drawing on Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2019 vintage was broadly considered a strong year in Bordeaux, characterised by concentration and balance following a warm, dry growing season that allowed grapes to reach full physiological ripeness across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-fonbel-saint-emilion-grand-cru","title":"Château de Fonbel - Saint-Émilion - Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Fonbel is a distinguished Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate located in the heart of Bordeaux's most celebrated appellation. The château produces elegant red wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Right Bank, where clay and limestone soils impart complexity and finesse to the fruit. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes balance and tradition, allowing the natural character of each vintage to shine through careful viticulture and measured cellar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red wine is crafted from a carefully balanced blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot—the classic triumvirate of Saint-Émilion. The resulting wine is medium-bodied with earthy undertones and dry in character, delivering the structured elegance that defines the appellation. At 13.5% alcohol, it achieves excellent balance without heaviness, making it versatile at table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with beef, lamb, venison, game birds, or poultry. It is equally suited to fine dining service, private villa dinners, or yacht entertainment, where its refined profile and food-friendly nature make it an excellent choice for discerning palates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Fonbel","offers":[{"title":"2019 \/ 75cl","offer_id":56400427188604,"sku":"Fonbel - 2019 - 75cl","price":38.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/ChateaudeFonbel-Saint-Emilion-GrandCru.jpg?v=1772532099"}],"url":"https:\/\/onshorecellars.com\/en-gr\/collections\/producer-chateau-de-fonbel.oembed","provider":"Onshore Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}