Château de Fontcreuse - Bouches du Rhône Mussuguet rouge 2021
"An elegant wine to enjoy right now!"
Château de Fontcreuse produces 15% red wine, which is rare in this region. The red Cuvée Mussuguet is composed of 75% Syrah and 25% Caladoc. It develops delicate aromas of red fruits and spices on the nose. Cherry, raspberry, intense fruits, and a hint of vanilla envelop the palate while maintaining a well-balanced structure.
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Eye
Deep purple red dress
Nose
Intense with aromas of fruit, cherry, raspberry, and hints of vanilla
Mouth
Structured, well-balanced, and elegant
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with meat dishes in sauce, game, strong cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The château has a long and rich history dating back to the 18th century. Until the 20th century, its agricultural activity focused on mixed farming, and it was only in 1922, when the estate was purchased by Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Majesty the Queen, that viticulture took off. He cultivated not only the vines, but also his artistic taste, and it was thanks to him that illustrious artists came to spend time in Cassis. Acquired in 1987 by Jean-François Brando, the 25 hectares of vines are grouped around the château, at the foot of the Couronne de Charlemagne, on stony clay-limestone soil. It has the distinction of producing 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For our tasting this year, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the entire range will be back.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the castle under construction is the origin of the estate's name, which winemaker Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the Revolution, this place was also the residence of the commissioners of the Republic. Today, the vineyard covers 25 hectares, producing Cassis wines of very consistent quality. A sure bet.