Fonplegade Vintage:2016 they do offer good backend

they do offer good backend punch on the lingering if somewhat lean finish

anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents

sporadic rain showers that meant the grapes did not suffer drought stress

particularly on the explosive finish

He follows a unique winemaking philosophy that is somewhere on the spectrum between traditionalists and modernist

Fonplegade Vintage:2016 they do offer good backendA touch tight and even reduced at first, it takes a moment to clear to reveal dense layers of black fruits, graphite and bristling tannins. Concentrated and intense, clearly a reflection of the impressive structural clout of this particular vintage, not huge amounts of charm even at 10 years old needs longer, wait at least another two years. 85% new oak.