Château Fontmarty Pomerol 2024, Pomerol

Château Fontmarty Pomerol 2024, Pomerol

If you could buy wines like this at the local bottle shop, you would. Back in the early 2000s, living in the UK, under ten quid was the budget. Variety is the spice of life. Lamb roast. Opulent red fruit, fine-grained tannin. Savoury and pure.

Deep crimson with purple depth. Ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry, then violet, cedar, graphite and subtle spice. Medium to full and finely structured. Rich Merlot fruit, polished tannin, fresh acid. Cabernet Franc for lift and savoury detail. Gentle oak for spice. Long finish of dark fruit and earth.

Vino Masters Score: 95/100 ★★★★★ A young Pomerol with opulent red fruit, fine tannin and a savoury lamb-roast finish.