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Cotes du Rhone Chateau de Fonsalette 1996
HED03783
75 cl
14%
£545.00
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Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône is a red blend from the legendary Southern Rhône estate of Château Rayas. The 1996 vintage is a traditional blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, grown on the sandy and clay soils of the Laurent family`s property. Like Rayas, the winemaking at Fonsalette is resolutely old-fashioned, utilising whole-cluster fermentation and ancient large oak foudres. This approach results in a wine of profound aromatic complexity and an ethereal, weightless texture. It displays notes of dried strawberries, sandalwood, leather and the unique earthy funk associated with this prestigious estate`s specific winemaking style.
93 Robert Parker
Moving to the reds, the 2012 Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone, which was tasted from multiple barrels, offers gorgeous Grenache character with white pepper, green herbs and pine-like notes that are grounded by a superb core of fruit. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully fresh and elegant, it should be an outstanding bottle of wine with 12-15 years of longevity.
- Jeb Dunnuck
- Jeb Dunnuck
89 Vinous
Medium red. Cherry, black pepper and an exotic note of apricot on the nose. Dense and mouthfilling; complex but not especially fruity today, with a strong peppery quality. Has enough sweet middle to support the strong but evenly distributed tannins. Persistent finish. This should age extremely well for a Côtes du Rhône.Stephen Tanzer1st January 1999
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