At only $15, Chateau Fontaubert’s 2020 Bordeaux still manages to show tipicity and depth. Notes of ripe cherries, graphite, and forest floor all waft from the glass. In the mouth, the wine is bright and punchy, as flavors of blackberries, cherries, and semi-sweet chocolate sit against balanced acidity and pleasant tannin structure. While this wine is rather simple, it brings a lot to the table at its $15 price point — and from Bordeaux, no less. This wine is a great Tuesday night drinker, on its own or with food.
Château Fontaubert, Bordeaux (France) 2020
By John McDermott