Fonbel Vintage:2022 This is also very ripe

This is also very ripe but not roasted or jammy though the nose does have a liqueur-like character from the cassis

There is impressive richness and mid-palate concentration to the extract-rich and caressing middle weight flavors that coat the palate before terminating in an intense and attractively dry finish where a hint of bitter lemon appears

earth and stone driven perfume

Reduction masks the underlying fruit though there is a really lovely inner mouth perfume to the punchy and gorgeously textured middle weight flavors that brim with minerality on the sappy and wonderfully complex finale that flashes first-rate length

Fonbel Vintage:2022 This is also very ripeLicorice, flowers, black and red plums, spice and minerality scents are easy to find. This medium full bodied, round textured wine is already starting to drink well.