Chateau Fongaban Puisseguin St Emilion 2020

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Merlot-led Bordeaux blend 
Appellation: Puisseguin Saint-Émilion AOC
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux (Right Bank)
Producer: Château Fongaban
Winemaker: Estate team
Vineyard: Estate parcels in Puisseguin, neighboring Saint-Émilion
Soil: Clay and limestone, with some gravel influence
Farming: Sustainable, hands-on farming
Alcohol: 14.5% 
Fermentation: Traditional red fermentation with gentle extraction
Aging: Oak élevage to add structure and polish, typically a mix of neutral and some newer barrels

Tasting Note:
Puisseguin Saint-Émilion is one of the great “insider” Bordeaux categories, and 2020 gives you a lot to work with: ripe plum and black cherry, cassis, cocoa, and a little tobacco leaf, plus that Right Bank softness that makes it feel immediately welcoming. The tannins are smooth but present, the finish stays dry and savory, and a little air brings out more floral notes and that classic pencil-shaving detail. This is the kind of bottle that makes steak frites, roast chicken, lamb, or mushroom dishes feel like a proper dinner.

About the Producer:
Château Fongaban is a small Right Bank estate in Puisseguin focused on traditional Bordeaux character with an easy, food-first balance. The style is classic and approachable: Merlot-led fruit, restrained oak, and a finish that stays dry and savory rather than sweet or overdone.

Wine Type: Red
Style: Medium to full-bodied, smooth, Right Bank Bordeaux red
Vintage: 2020
Grape Variety: Merlot-led Bordeaux blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux (Right Bank)
Appellation: Puisseguin Saint-Émilion AOC
Producer: Château Fongaban
Farming Practices: Sustainable
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol Content: ~14–14.5%
Flavor Profile: Plum, black cherry, cassis, cocoa, tobacco, pencil shavings
Food Pairings: Steak frites, lamb, roast chicken, mushrooms, burgers, aged cheeses
Characteristics: Merlot-forward, polished oak, smooth tannins, benefits from a little air