Ratings: RVF 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
Produced in limited quantities, the Cuvée Fontanéou is crafted from Mourvèdre vineyards located in the town 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 violet color and opens with notes of clove, blue flowers, and a very elegant smoky hint. A truly delightful wine!
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Eye
deep purple dress
Nose
powerful and complex, blending smoky notes (spices, licorice, civet) with fruity notes (prunes, blackberries)
Palate
powerful, full-bodied, with spicy notes on the finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
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 that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The estate is led by Michel Bronzo, supported by Stéphane Bourret, the technical director and a discerning wine taster. In just a few years, the estate has closed in on the appellation’s long-standing 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 that is deeply rooted.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from 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 lease the Châteaux des Baumelles (10 hectares in Saint-Cyr) and Château du Castillon (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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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, reflects the geological diversity of the Bandol terroir. Stéphane Bourret, who oversees winemaking, produces robust reds that are more earthy than maritime in character, as exemplified by the two flagship wines: Fontanéou (4,000 bottles per year), crafted from red clay soils on a south-facing slope in La Cadière-d’Azur and made from a blend of Mourvèdre and Grenache, is distinguished; Estagnol (5,000 bottles per year), grown on clay-limestone soils intermixed 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. Published on 02/27/2015
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