balanced and serious finish

Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

Nice saline kick on the finish

hints of candle wax emerging with time

Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

Fonbadet other_regions_australia balanced and serious finishWhile not up to current vintages, the 2009 Chteau Fonbadet is nevertheless a beautiful Paulliac, offering textbook notes of darker currant fruits, green tobacco, cedar, and spice. Medium bodied, elegant, and mature, it has ripe tannins, rock solid overall balance, and just a charming, complex, balanced style. It's fully mature but will have a gradual evolution over the coming decade.