Domaine Fontanel - Maury Sec rouge 2016

Maury Sec|Red wine

3.5/5 (13 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

90/100

Robert Parker

“Élodie and Matthieu Collet have taken over from Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil in fine style and produce wines that have lost none of their character. Here, they offer a superb tank-fermented blend of Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Brilliant in its intense purple hue, this 2016 vintage boasts a devilishly seductive nose of red currant, blueberry, and pepper, evolving toward notes of toast and leather. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and flavorful, supported by a powerful yet velvety tannic structure with a fine, elegant texture. It shows great aging potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Domaine Fontanel

Vintage

2016

Designation

Maury Sec

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Traditional

Livestock farming

Traditional

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Dark garnet color

Nose

Intense with subtle aromas of dark fruit

Palate

Rich with the flavor of sour cherries

Serve

At 15-16°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with duck breast, beef tenderloin, or tournedos...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2019) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

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

About the wine:

Élodie and Matthieu Collet have taken over from Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil in fine style, producing wines that have lost none of their character. Here, they present a superb tank-fermented blend of Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Brilliant in its intense purple hue, this 2016 vintage boasts a devilishly seductive nose of red currant, blueberry, and pepper, evolving toward notes of toast and leather. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied, and flavorful, supported by a powerful yet velvety tannic structure with a fine, elegant texture. It shows great aging potential.

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

This 2016 Maury Sec is a blend of Grenache (80%) and Mourvèdre (20%), aged in tanks. It is no longer just a simple, fruit-forward wine. It is full of black fruit with a hint of raspberry, as well as subtle spicy notes and dark chocolate. This wine is full-bodied and ripe with supple tannins, ready to enjoy now.

Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 13 reviews

Review by Mr. REMY P. Posted on 02/28/2021

Tasted in 2021; decent, but barely deserves a 90 out of 100 (more like 87–88 in my opinion); it probably needs more time to age. Honestly, it’s not worth the asking price (16 euros). There are better options on the site at that price and/or cheaper ones (10–12 euros max) that offer a similar experience.