Hints of wood and menthol can be found on the even riper nose that is composed by notes of extract of black cherry

balanced and serious finish

with the astonishing level of extract

40% Pinot Blanc

complex and structural form

Fonbadet other_regions_australia Hints of wood and mentholWhile not up to current vintages, the 2009 Chteau Fonbadet is nevertheless a beautiful Paulliac, offering textbook notes of darker currant fruits, green tobacco, cedar, and spice. Medium bodied, elegant, and mature, it has ripe tannins, rock solid overall balance, and just a charming, complex, balanced style. It's fully mature but will have a gradual evolution over the coming decade.