This is rich and round with a juicy, savory palate of crushed berries. Minerals too. Full body, with velvety tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious now but better in 2016.
-www.jamessuckling.com, 'Tasting Report: 2010's Greatness Across The Board in Bordeaux', 17 Feb 2013

(92-93 pts)
A long and exciting finish to this, with blackberries, blueberries and minerals. Full body. Beautiful polish to the tannins.

The 2010 Fontenil displays loads of crushed rock and floral notes intermixed with raspberries, red currants and some darker fruits such as blueberries. It is medium to full-bodied, with relatively soft tannins but good acidity, ripeness and focus. It should drink nicely for at least a decade. Drink: 2013 - 2023

There is not as much difference as one might expect between these two wines from the home estate of Dany and Michel Rolland.
-Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #205 Feb 2013

(90-92 pts)
2010 Fontenil: The home estate of Dany and Michel Rolland, Fontenil is consistently one of the best Fronsacs of the appellation. The 2010 Fontenil offers abundant black raspberry, licorice, incense and crushed rock characteristics, medium to full-bodied flavors, excellent purity and a moderately tannic, lusty, heady finish. It should drink well for a decade or more.

The Fontenil 2010 has a deep ruby colour. The nose is clean and rounded with small dark cherries, a touch of smoke and dark plum. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. There is an insistent grip to the Fontenil whilst the finish is fresh with Asian spices and tobacco. Would be perfect with a meat dish. Tasted November 2012.

(91-93 pts)
The Fontenil has a very attractive, very pure bouquet with wonderful definition and lift. The palate is tannic on the entry with a slight saline note, very good structure and great focus on the finish. This is a Fontenil built for long-term ageing and it is a Fronsac that is well worth investing in. Tasted April 2011.

Lightly firm toast frames the dark currant and blackberry fruit, followed by a smoky, medium-weight finish. -J.M.