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The Château de Fonsalette 1998, born on the clay-limestone terroirs of the Côtes du Rhône, blends Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. This wine reveals notes of dark fruits, spices and garrigue, with a dense palate and a mineral freshness. Perfect with lamb or aged cheeses.
Château de Fonsalette
A family estate rooted in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, where the Reynaud family perpetuates a winemaking heritage of exigence and finesse.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and rolled pebbles of the Côtes du Rhône, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and southern elegance.
- Vinification: Traditional methods, patient aging and respect for the fruit, producing cuvées with precise structure and length on the palate.
Tasting notes for Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Rouge 1998
To the eye – Deep red robe with purple highlights, dense and slightly veiled by time, revealing a silky texture and generous substance.
On the nose – Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and wild blackberry intertwine with notes of black pepper, dried thyme and a saline touch reminiscent of the southern winds.
On the palate – A rich and fleshy attack, carried by a lively acidity and smooth tannins, leading to a mineral and persistent finish where sweet spices and garrigue intertwine.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 1998
A vintage marked by optimal grape ripeness, yielding structured and well-balanced wines, ideal for cellaring.
- Aging potential: To be cellared until 2025 under optimal conditions (stable temperature between 12 and 14°C, away from light).
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A family estate rooted in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, where the Reynaud family perpetuates a winemaking heritage of exigence and finesse.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and rolled pebbles of the Côtes du Rhône, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and southern elegance.
- Vinification: Traditional methods, patient aging and respect for the fruit, producing cuvées with precise structure and length on the palate.
Tasting notes for Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Rouge 1998
To the eye – Deep red robe with purple highlights, dense and slightly veiled by time, revealing a silky texture and generous substance.
On the nose – Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and wild blackberry intertwine with notes of black pepper, dried thyme and a saline touch reminiscent of the southern winds.
On the palate – A rich and fleshy attack, carried by a lively acidity and smooth tannins, leading to a mineral and persistent finish where sweet spices and garrigue intertwine.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 1998
A vintage marked by optimal grape ripeness, yielding structured and well-balanced wines, ideal for cellaring.
- Aging potential: To be cellared until 2025 under optimal conditions (stable temperature between 12 and 14°C, away from light).
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