Chateau de Fonbel, Saint Emilion 2005 Burgundy Blanc 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck

97 Points Jeb Dunnuck

The 2012 is a beauty

It was harvested from September 18 to October 30

ripe tannins and a hint of minerality on a long smooth finish

dark berry and exotic spice flavors that turn sweeter on the back half

Chateau de Fonbel, Saint Emilion 2005 Burgundy Blanc 97 Points Jeb DunnuckInto Neck CellarTracker: Amazing how youthful this is still showing almost monolithic. Bought on release and well stored, so only time will tell if these needs more time (!) or will never quite fulfill the initial promise. Pedigree of winemaking there there, but this is not playing the desired part of a pleasure giving 2005 to drink while waiting for the cru classe to come around 11 29 2025 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A sleeper of the vintage,