Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Prieuré 2017
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"A deep, luminous garnet color in harmony with exquisite aromas of undergrowth, moss, mushrooms, and licorice. On the palate, one is surprised by the richness of flavors, the balance, and the smoothness of the black fruit-infused texture that envelops a mellow tannic structure. The lingering finish is another major asset. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)
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Eye
Deep, luminous garnet color
Nose
Elegant, full-bodied, and concentrated with black fruit and spice, notes of mushrooms and licorice
Mouth
Full-bodied and aromatic, surprisingly rich aromas, balanced and smooth, mellow tannins, lingering finish
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with beef in orange sauce, lamb meatballs with wine sauce, burrata with pesto sauce...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2022 guide) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
A deep, luminous garnet color harmonizes with exquisite aromas of undergrowth, moss, mushrooms, and licorice. On the palate, one is surprised by the richness of flavors, the balance, and the smoothness of the black fruit-infused texture that envelops a mellow tannic structure. The lingering finish is another major asset.
About the estate:
The origins of the estate, which has been passed down through six generations, date back to 1864. The property boasts a 25-hectare vineyard planted on a variety of terroirs. At the helm since 1989, Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been producing wines with strong personalities for nearly 30 years, including both dry wines 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
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN-MICHEL P. Published on 08/15/2023
An extraordinary nose of plum, cherry, wild berries, and leather. The attack is quite lively and the alcohol is a little too noticeable, but the tannins are well structured and the aromatic power is still of high quality. I think a few years in the bottle will soften it and make it an exceptional wine.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 01/27/2023
A cuvée with a strong personality and a vigorous, lively character, built on a solid, deep structure expressing mellow tannins and a beautiful concentration of black fruits, spices, and toasted oak. The finish is equally intense and tannic, with an added hint of bitterness. Undoubtedly a fine wine, but one that, in my opinion, lacks a little subtlety and finesse, and whose price seems somewhat ambitious. Suitable for long aging. After two hours of decanting, this powerful and mature wine was well suited to the spicy flavors of paprika in beef Stroganoff and basmati rice. Rating = 3.8.
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Review and opinion by Mr. DANIEL A. Published on 05/08/2022
Very good wine. It deserves its three stars in the Hachette guide. A wonderful discovery.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 04/21/2022
A very fine wine, with well-integrated oak, aromas of undergrowth, garrigue, and black fruits. Would have deserved 4.5/5 but that's impossible...
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Review and opinion by Mr. RUDY G. Published on 06/13/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. RICHARD C. Published on January 5, 2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS B. Published on 10/23/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN J. Published on 03/15/2024
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Review and opinion by Mr. FABRICE T. Published on 11/09/2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. MICKAEL G. Published on 10/08/2023
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