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Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2019

Château Fontclair

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2019

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Saint-Émilion AOC, Bordeaux, France (100% Estate Merlot & Cabernet Franc)

AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Agriculture Biologique (AB) Demeter Biodynamic
1.9 kg CO₂e Carbon Footprint
142 L Water Usage
100% Organic Farming
85% Recycled Glass
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Environmental Impact

Saint-Émilion AOC, Bordeaux, France (100% Estate Merlot & Cabernet Franc)

Carbon Footprint 1.9 kg CO₂e
Water Usage 142 L
Organic Farming 100%
Recycled Glass 85%
AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Agriculture Biologique (AB) Demeter Biodynamic
🌍 Lifecycle Carbon 1.9 kg CO₂e
Estimated offset €0.15
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Product Details

Reference
SCT-WINE-001
Brand
Château Fontclair
Product
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2019
Unit ID
SCT-WINE-001
Made
2019-10-12
Best before
2040-12-31

Cold Chain Integrity

✓ Temperature maintained throughout storage
Temperature range
11.8°C to 13.5°C
Humidity range
62% to 68%
Readings
6
Last checked
2026-03-25T01:00:00Z

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Tasting Notes & Service

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Tasting

Deep ruby. Notes of dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite and earthy minerality. Long, silky finish.

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Serving

Decant 2 hours before serving. Optimal serving temperature 16–18 °C. Use a large Bordeaux glass.

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Pairings

Grilled Wagyu, duck confit, aged Comté, black truffle risotto, lamb rack with rosemary jus.

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Cellaring

Store on its side at 12–14 °C, 70% humidity. Optimal drinking window: 2024–2040. Peak: 2026–2032.

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Decanter · 2021-03-15

Château Fontclair 2019: A Saint-Émilion of Rare Elegance

With extraordinary concentration and silky tannins, Fontclair's 2019 Merlot-led blend is among the finest expressions of the right bank this decade. Full-bodied, long-finishing, and drinking beautifully now or through 2035.

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Harvest 2019: Inside the Chai at Château Fontclair

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Château Fontclair 2020-11-12
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Decanter 2021-05-20
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A Masterclass in Saint-Émilion: What Makes 2019 Special

Decanter editor Jane Anson walks through the defining characteristics of the 2019 right-bank season and why Fontclair stands out among its peers.

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Wine Spectator 2021-06-01
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Saint-Émilion 2019 Vintage Report: Fontclair Shines

The 2019 vintage delivered warm, dry conditions ideal for Merlot. Fontclair's offering shows ripe plum, dark cherry, and cedar spice. Drinking window: 2024–2035.

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Vivino Wine Magazine 2022-04-10
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Community Pick: Fontclair Saint-Émilion Tops Right-Bank Charts

Over 12,000 Vivino users have rated this bottle, placing it in the top 3% of all Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines — an exceptional crowd-sourced endorsement.

Official Brand Communications

OFFICIAL 2020-03-01

2019 Vintage Technical Sheet

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Latest Reviews

Robert Parker WA
2022-04-10
★★★★★

96/100 — A superb effort from Bellefont. Layers of dark fruit, perfectly integrated tannins. One of the finest in the appellation.

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown
2022-05-01
★★★★★

95/100 — Biodynamic viticulture shows clearly in the precision and freshness. Exceptional length.

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Antonio Galloni
2022-03-20
★★★★★

94/100 — Textured, deep and complex with wonderful transparency of fruit. Outstanding vintage.

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James Molesworth
2022-06-15
★★★★★

94 pts — Beautifully crafted. The merlot-dominant blend shows cassis, violet and iron minerality with great freshness.

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Wine Spectator Ed.
2022-07-01
★★★★★

Best Buy. Remarkable value for a Grand Cru Classé of this quality. The organic farming shows.

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Harvey Steiman
2022-05-20
★★★★☆

93 pts — Rich, warm and spicy with lovely fruit concentration. Built for the long haul.

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Jane Anson MW
2022-04-25
★★★★★

93 pts — One of the standout biodynamic estates in Saint-Émilion. Precise, elegant and age-worthy.

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Decanter Panel
2022-06-10
★★★★★

Platinum Medal. Stunning complexity and depth. The estate's transition to biodynamics is paying off beautifully.

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Stephen Brook
2022-05-15
★★★★☆

92 pts — Muscular yet refined. Tannins firm but polished. Will reward patience in the cellar.

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