Fonplegade Vintage:2016 vinified with 50% whole clusters)

vinified with 50% whole clusters)

10 cases imported

they do offer good backend punch on the lingering if somewhat lean finish

This is a towering effort from Angelo Gaja

sporadic rain showers that meant the grapes did not suffer drought stress

Fonplegade Vintage:2016 vinified with 50% whole clusters)A touch tight and even reduced at first, it takes a moment to clear to reveal dense layers of black fruits, graphite and bristling tannins. Concentrated and intense, clearly a reflection of the impressive structural clout of this particular vintage, not huge amounts of charm even at 10 years old needs longer, wait at least another two years. 85% new oak.