Château de Fontenelles - Corbières Notre Dame 2015

Corbières|Red wine

3.8/5 (51 customers)

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Médaille d'Or

Concours Paris

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"In this westernmost part of the Corbières region, selecting the right plots and grape varieties is key; Thierry Tastu has chosen and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), and old Carignan and Mourvèdre vines (10% each) to create this cuvée with a deep color enlivened by violet highlights. After an initial, somewhat wild nose, the bouquet evolves toward plum jam, violet, and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The full-bodied attack opens onto a palate that is at once voluminous, round, and subtle, supported by polished tannins with toasted 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%

Terroirs

Soils dominated by clay and limestone, with stony terraces

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Vinification in tanks, with some of the grapes left whole (carbonic maceration)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Bright purple dress

Nose

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

Mouth

On the palate, it has a lovely vibrancy: 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 from

2018

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

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

About wine:

The nose is wonderfully 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*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)

About wine:

In this westernmost terroir of the Corbières, selecting the right plots and grape varieties is key; Thierry Tastu has chosen and blended Syrah (55%), Grenache (25%), and old Carignan and Mourvèdre vines (10% each) to craft this cuvée, which boasts a deep color with vibrant violet highlights. After an initial, somewhat wild nose, the bouquet evolves toward plum jam, violets, and a hint of oak (fermentation was completed in barrels). The full-bodied attack opens onto a palate that is at once voluminous, round, and subtle, supported by polished tannins with toasted 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 five generations, its size has grown from 7 to 40 hectares. At the helm since 1993, Thierry and Nelly Tastu 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