Fonbel Vintage:2022 There is impressive richness and

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

flowers and wet earth open up the nose

It is not a complex Pauillac and the finish feels a tad staid

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

and it was the great producers that excelled that year

Fonbel Vintage:2022 There is impressive richness andLicorice, 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.