The Fonseca is probably more powerful in the Fladgate Group offerings in this vintage (and

Offering a beautifully structured nose with layers of complexity

there is ethereal softness here

the 2019 Patrina offers lots of smoky red and black fruits as well as violets

The palate is medium-bodied with impressive tension and wonderful freshness right from the start

Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Estimee Rouge other_regions The Fonseca is probably moreA ripe and agreeably fresh nose offers up notes of red currant and plum liqueur. The textured and utterly delicious middle weight flavors possess a seductive mouth feel before terminating in a moderately robust but not really rustic finish. This is sufficiently forward that it could be enjoyed now or held for a few years first. Recommended. 89 2016+