“Integrity sets the tone for this red, dominated by a Grenache with expressive fruit. Still wrapped in its sap-filled tannic shell, it draws its tension from a minty freshness on the finish. This livelier finish lifts the entire wine.” (La Revue du Vin de France – June 2020) Late-harvested grapes that bring fruitiness and concentration.
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Eye
Dark garnet color
Nose
Intense, with subtle notes of dark fruit and spices
Palate
Creamy and rich
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with duck breast, beef tenderloin, or tournedos...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Righteousness sets the tone for this red, dominated by a Grenache with an expressive fruit profile. Still wrapped in its sap-filled tannic shell, it draws its tension from a minty freshness on the finish. This livelier finish lifts the entire wine.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review 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 by Mr. JEAN MARIE R. Published on 12/05/2020
Very good product, but I gave it a 3 out of 5 because the value for money is questionable.
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Review by Mr. JEAN C. Posted on March 14, 2021
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