2020 Chateau Fonbadet Pauillac

Just one mile from the legendary Chateau Latour, you’ll find Chateau Fonbadet —one of the most iconic wine regions in the world. While bottles from Latour easily go for over $1,000, Fonbadet gives you the same incredible terroir at a fraction of the price.

Pauillac is famous for producing some of the finest wines in the world, and Fonbadet is no exception. The vineyards, planted with 50-year-old vines in Pauillac’s gravel and sand soils, create wines with unmatched depth and elegance. This is prime Bordeaux terroir, producing wines that are rich, structured, and full of character.

Chateau Fonbadet has a storied history that dates back to the early 19th century when it was acquired by Pierre de Gérès de Loupes, a Knight of Malta and a Member of Parliament. Today, the Peyronie family proudly carries the torch, with Pascale Peyronie at the helm, continuing the legacy of her forebears. With deep roots in the Pauillac region, the Peyronie family has a rich history in Bordeaux winemaking.

For generations, the Peyronie family has cared for this estate, but it wasn’t until Michel Rolland, one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated winemakers, came on board in 2014 that Fonbadet truly reached its potential.

2020 was a great year for Bordeaux. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 97-point review and said, "Two thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is very, very high."

Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.