Domaine Fontavin - Trilogies 2016

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (22 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“A Trilogies that brings together three grape varieties (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) and three terroirs within the appellation (sand, sandstone, and pebbles): a winning combination that really impressed the jury. Ripe red fruits, spices, and menthol: the grapes’ beautiful ripeness is immediately apparent on the nose. With its creamy, full-bodied texture, soft, well-integrated tannins, and a palate bursting with fruit and spices, the wine confirms this on the palate. Remarkable in volume and richness, it is already a great pleasure to drink. It also has excellent aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Great value for money!

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Estate

Domaine Fontavin

Vintage

Trilogies

Vintage

2016

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

80% Grenache noir, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Red clay and rounded pebbles, sandstone, sandy-loamy terraces

Viticulture

Certified organic. Traditional goblet pruning, Cordon de Royat (Syrah). Plowing, grass cover in every other row, leaf removal, and application of sheep manure to promote soil health.

Grape harvest

Manual with sorting in the vineyard

Wine making

Destemming, native yeasts, maceration for 3 weeks to 1 month with pumping over and punching down

Livestock farming

12 to 15 months in concrete tanks and French oak demi-muids (600 L)

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby red color

Nose

Charming, with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, along with hints of spice and menthol

Mouth

Delicate and well-rounded, with a smooth, full-bodied texture, well-integrated tannins, and a finish featuring fruit and spice notes, with good length

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a nice rib of beef, or with beef stew, mushroom risotto...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2020) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

A Trilogies that brings together three grape varieties (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) and three terroirs within the appellation (sand, sandstone, and pebbles): a winning combination that won over the jury. Ripe red fruits, spices, and menthol: the grapes’ beautiful ripeness is immediately apparent on the nose. With its creamy, full-bodied texture, soft, well-integrated tannins, and a palate bursting with fruit and spices, the wine confirms this on the palate. Remarkable for its volume and richness, it is already a great pleasure to drink. It also has excellent aging potential.

About the estate:

Located north of Courthézon, this 45-hectare family-owned estate, spread across eight municipalities and five appellations, has been managed since 1998 by Hélène Chouvet, an oenologist who converted the vineyard to organic farming.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 22 reviews