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The Fonsalette 1988 from Château de Fonsalette, from the Côtes-du-Rhône, blends Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah on clay-limestone soils. Its aromas of candied fruit, spices and chalky minerality combine with a silky texture. Perfect with game or cheese, this rare vintage can be enjoyed now or cellared.
A family estate rooted in Lagarde-Paréol, at the heart of the Côtes-du-Rhône, where the Reynaud family perpetuates a demanding winemaking heritage.
- Terroir: clay-limestone soils and rounded pebbles from the Côtes-du-Rhône, lending the wines a chalky minerality and elegant tension.
- Vinification: traditional methods, patient ageing for precise cuvées, reflecting the authenticity of the terroir and the Reynaud style.
Tasting notes for Château de Fonsalette Fonsalette 1988
To the eye: a garnet robe with tiled reflections, silky in texture and lightly veiled by time.
On the nose: aromas of candied black cherry, soft liquorice, damp undergrowth and a hint of graphite, lifted by a subtle mineral salinity.
On the palate: a velvety attack, lively acidity and melted tannins, carried by a chalky minerality and a long finish where notes of tobacco and gentle spices linger.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 1988
A vintage marked by optimal ripeness, today offering a rare harmony between structure and softness.
- Ageing potential: enjoyable now, with ideal cellaring in a cool, humid cellar (12–14°C) to preserve its balance.
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