De Fonbel OWC-12 St Emilion – 2016

Baby Ausone; made by Pauline Vauthier, owner and winemaker of Chateau Ausone, in the Ausone winery. Merlot-dominant, elegant and fine, this is a wonderful opportunity to drink the best of St Emilion at an affordable price.
“Composed of 70% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 7% Carménère, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Fonbel has a classic nose of warm red plums, cigar box and black plums with nuances of redcurrants, Sichuan pepper and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a lot of mid-palate fruit with lovely plush tannins and a long refreshing finish.” 91/100pts The Wine Advocate