Aromas of cassis, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and toasty oak introduce the 2021 Fonbadet, a medium to full-bodied, lively wine that's a touch compact and extracted but which displays some character and intensity.

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Fonbadet opens with fragrant notes of kirsch, black raspberries and red roses, plus suggestions of tobacco leaf, graphite and redcurrant jelly, plus a hint of bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and refreshing, offering a solid backbone of firm, chewy tannins, finishing savory.