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Château de Fontenelles - Corbières Notre Dame 2015

Corbières|Red wine

3.8/5 (51 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Médaille d'Or

Concours Paris

“In this westernmost part of the Corbières region, it’s essential to choose the right plots and grape varieties; Thierry Tastu has selected and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), and old Carignan and Mourvèdre vines (10% each) to craft this cuvée with a deep color enlivened by violet highlights. After an initial, slightly wild nose, the aroma evolves toward plum jam, violets, and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The full-bodied attack gives way to a palate that is at once voluminous, round, and subtle, supported by well-integrated tannins with toasty and cocoa notes. A rich, distinguished, and approachable wine.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018)

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Estate

Château de Fontenelles

Vintage

Notre Dame

Vintage

2015

Designation

Corbières

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

Syrah 55%, Grenache noir 25%, Vieilles vignes de Carignan 10%, Mourvèdre 10%

Regions

Soils dominated by clay and limestone, with the presence of stony terraces

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Wine is made in tanks, with some of the grapes left whole (carbonic maceration)

Alcohol Content

13,5%

Eye

Shiny purple dress

Nose

Beautiful aromas of red and black fruits (strawberry, blackberry) and fresh notes (blackcurrant, pine needles)

Palate

On the palate, it has lovely energy: charming and full-bodied, with fruit, supple and silky tannins, and a pleasant freshness that ties it all together.

Serve

at 16°-18°C

Open

Decanting

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with a rib of beef with caramelized shallots, or with stews, stuffed tomatoes, and more...

More information at Château de Fontenelles

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

About the wine:

The nose is very fresh, with notes of raspberry, blueberry, pepper, and violet; the palate is full-bodied and highly aromatic, with good length and a slight hint of bitterness on the finish.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2018 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

In this westernmost terroir of the Corbières, it’s essential to choose the right plots and grape varieties; Thierry Tastu has selected and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), and old Carignan and Mourvèdre vines (10% each) to craft this cuvée with a deep color enlivened by violet highlights. After an initial, slightly wild nose, the aroma evolves toward plum jam, violets, and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The full-bodied attack gives way to a palate that is at once voluminous, round, and subtle, supported by well-integrated tannins with toasty and cocoa notes. A rich, distinguished, and approachable wine.

About the estate:

A family-owned estate located on the northern slope of the Alaric. Over the course of five generations, its area has grown from 7 to 40 hectares. Thierry and Nelly Tastu, who have been at the helm since 1993, are committed to quality.

Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Wine rated (2017 guide) Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 51 reviews