The 2017 Fombrauge has developed very nicely during its élevage. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with tremendous textural richness, the 2017 is bold, flamboyant and overt. Dark red plum, espresso, dried rose petal, mint and spice all meld together in a Saint-Émilion of real depth, texture and unctuosity.

A round and juicy red with berry, spice and chocolate character. Medium-bodied, fresh and clean. Bright finish. - jamessuckling.com, April 2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Magrez Fombrauge delivers an expressive nose of crème de cassis, warm black plums and wild blueberries with touches of spice box, bay leaves and unsmoked cigars. Medium to full-bodied with a rock-solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, it packs in the muscular fruit, culminating in a lingering savory note.

The 2017 Magrez-Fombrauge was picked from 28 September until 5 October, hand-sorted by 20 people, and vinified and matured for 18 months in new oak barrel and three terracotta jars, 200, 300 and 450-litres in size. The alcohol is 14.5°. It has a typically ostentatious and voluptuous bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry jam, crème de cassis and violet aromas, perhaps not quite as garish as some of the more extracted vintages that I have encountered over the years. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannin, sweet cassis and blackberry fruit interlaced with fig and Medjool dates, the acidity managing to maintain balance with quite a sustained finish. It is not my style of Saint-Émilion however, I can appreciate the detail and those that like opulent and richer style of Bordeaux would appreciate it more than say, the Château Fombrauge. - vinous.com, May 2018