Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Prieuré 2017

Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel|Red wine

4/5 (19 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Syrah

balanced

persistent

aromatic

red meat

“A deep, luminous garnet color harmonizes with exquisite aromas of undergrowth, moss, mushrooms, and licorice. On the palate, one is struck by the richness of the flavors, the balance, and the velvety texture—imbued with black fruit—that envelops a well-integrated tannic structure. The lingering finish is another major asset. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Domaine Fontanel

Vintage

Prieuré

Vintage

2017

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

80% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Very stony clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Complete destemming, traditional maceration for 20 days, daily pumping over

Livestock farming

18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

A deep, luminous garnet color

Nose

Elegant, full-bodied, and rich in black fruit and spice, with notes of mushrooms and licorice

Palate

Full-bodied and aromatic, with surprising aromatic complexity; well-balanced and smooth, with integrated tannins and a lingering finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

To be decanted

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with beef with orange sauce, lamb meatballs with wine sauce, burrata with pesto sauce...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2022 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

A deep, luminous garnet color harmonizes with exquisite aromas of forest floor, moss, mushrooms, and licorice. On the palate, one is struck by the richness of the flavors, the balance, and the velvety texture—imbued with black fruit—that envelops a well-integrated tannic structure. The lingering finish is another major highlight.

About the estate:

The estate’s origins, spanning six generations, date back to 1864. The property boasts a 25-hectare vineyard spread across diverse terroirs. At the helm since 1989, Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been producing wines with strong character for nearly 30 years, including both dry and naturally sweet wines. In 2017, they sold the estate to a young couple of winemakers, Élodie and Matthieu Collet.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 19 reviews

Review by Mr. JEAN-MICHEL P. Published on August 15, 2023

An extraordinary nose of plum, cherry, wild berries, and leather. The attack is quite lively, and the alcohol is a bit too pronounced, but the tannins are well-structured and the aromatic intensity remains impressive. I think a few years in the bottle will soften it and turn it into an exceptional wine.