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The Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône 1981, raised on the Rhône terroirs, is a rare red wine blended from Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault. Red fruits, spices and tobacco shape its profile, while its silky and mineral palate captivates. Decant to complement a lamb dish.
Château de Fonsalette
A family estate rooted in the heart of the Rhône Valley, where the Reynaud legacy is passed down with respect for the terroirs and traditions.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and rounded pebbles from the Côtes du Rhône, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and a natural elegance.
- Vinification: Refined methods, patient ageing and rigorous selection for cuvées of rare precision, combining structure and finesse.
A family estate rooted in the heart of the Rhône Valley, where the Reynaud legacy is passed down with respect for the terroirs and traditions.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and rounded pebbles from the Côtes du Rhône, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and a natural elegance.
- Vinification: Refined methods, patient ageing and rigorous selection for cuvées of rare precision, combining structure and finesse.
Tasting notes for Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Réservé 1981
Appearance: Garnet red robe with tawny highlights, of a silky density and a depth that signals maturity.
Nose: Aromas of candied red fruits, black pepper, blond tobacco and undergrowth, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of liquorice.
Palate: Velvety and taut texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, with a long and persistent finish marked by spicy notes.
Serve at 16°C in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to fully release its aromas.
Vintage 1981
A vintage marked by slow ripening and balanced climatic conditions, yielding wines of harmonious structure and remarkable ageing potential.
- Ageing potential: 10 to 15 additional years under optimal storage conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity and absence of light).
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