Weinwisser 
Dichtes Purpur. Konzentriertes, blaubeeriges Bouquet mit dominikanischem Tabak, exotischen Hölzern und Schokopastillen. Am Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, fleischigem Extrakt und engmaschigem Tanningerüst. Im gebündelten Finale Wildkirschen, Wacholderbeeren und zarte Adstringenz. Ein eleganter Kraftprotz aus Fronsac mit zarten Krallen, sehr gut gelungen dieses Jahr und damit auf dem gleichen Niveau wie 2016. 

Wine Advocate 
Sporting a deep purple-black color, the 2019 Fontenil charges out of the gates with bombastic notions of baked black plums, blueberry preserves and Christmas cake with hints of Chinese five spice, cedar chest and graphite with a touch of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is charged with wonderfully energetic black fruits plus a lively backbone, framed by ripe, rounded tannins, finishing long and spicy. 

Neal Martin 
The 2019 Fontenil has evolved nicely during its barrel maturation, developing more detail and precision on the nose of red fruit sous-bois and candied orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant, with supple tannins, fine structure and a silky-smooth, persistent finish. Superb. 

James Suckling 
Plenty of sweet-tobacco, graphite, and dark-berry aromas follow through to a medium to full body with attractive ripe fruit and chewy yet round tannins. It’s a little one-dimensional on the palate now, but will develop complexity and drinkability in a short time. Try after 2023.