Rating: RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
Produced in limited quantities, the Cuvée Fontanéou is made from Mourvèdre vineyards located in the commune of La Cadière d’Azur, characterized by a red clay terroir that is completely different from that of La Bastide Blanche. It boasts a deep purple color and opens with notes of clove, blue flowers, and a very elegant smoky touch. A truly delightful cuvée!
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Eye
deep purple dress
Nose
powerful and complex, blending aromatic notes (spices, licorice, civet) with fruity notes (prunes, blackberries)
Palate
powerful and full-bodied, with spicy notes on the finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2021
Production
4,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un carré d'agneau, un tian de légumes à la provençale, une daube à la provençale...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The estate is led by Michel Bronzo, supported by Stéphane Bourret, technical director and expert taster. In just a few years, the estate has closed the gap on the appellation’s historic leaders. The consistency and intensity of its wines are the result of dedicated efforts, from the vineyard to the cellar, combined with a deep understanding of the terroir. La Bastide Blanche is situated on red clay soils, where the Fontanéou cuvée is produced, and on stony clay soils for the Estagnol cuvée. The wines have a composed, earthy character, deeply rooted in the land.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A renowned estate, founded in 1972 by Baptistin Bronzo and his son Michel with 10 hectares of vineyards. Expanded and completely restructured, the vineyard now covers 48 hectares, laid out in terraces at the foot of Le Castellet and cultivated using biodynamic methods. The Bronzo family has also taken on leasehold management of the Baumelles estate (10 hectares in Saint-Cyr) and the Castillon estate (8 hectares in Le Castellet).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This estate, purchased in 1973 by Louis and Michel Bronzo, produces serious wines in all three colors, combining power and finesse. The 47-hectare vineyard, which is fragmented and primarily laid out in terraces, captures the geological diversity of the Bandol terroir. Stéphane Bourret, in charge of winemaking, produces robust reds, more earthy than maritime, as exemplified by the two flagship wines: Fontanéou (4,000 bottles per year), born of red clay soils, facing due east in La Cadière-d’Azur, a blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, is racy; Estagnol (5,000 bottles per year), grown on clay-limestone soils mixed with gravelly areas, offers a very ripe and opulent texture. Made primarily from Clairette and Ugni Blanc, the white wine is undoubtedly the most consistent and harmonious in the appellation. The older vintages available for sale allow you to appreciate the undeniable potential of the estate’s wines.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DAVID N. Posted on January 22, 2017
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Review by Mr. JESUS P. Posted on 02/27/2015
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