"Righteousness sets the tone for this red wine dominated by Grenache with its liberated fruit. Still in its sappy tannic shell, it draws its tension from a mentholated freshness on the finish. This more agile finish lifts the whole wine." (La Revue du Vin de France - June 2020) Late-harvested grapes bring fruitiness and concentration.
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Eye
Dark garnet color
Nose
Intense with subtle aromas of dark fruits and spices
Mouth
Smooth and concentrated
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with duck breast, beef tenderloin, tournedos...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About wine:
Righteousness sets the tone for this red wine dominated by Grenache with its liberated fruit. Still in its sappy tannic matrix, it draws its tension from a mentholated freshness on the finish. This more agile finish lifts the whole wine.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE P. Published on 12/19/2020
Round and velvety. However, the Grenache-Carignan blend is more typical of this terroir (and I prefer it). 15/20
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN MARIE R. Published on 12/05/2020
Very good product, rated 3 out of 5 for questionable value for money.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JEAN C. Published on 03/14/2021
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