Château de Fontcreuse - Bouches du Rhône Mussuguet rouge 2021
Provence
Red
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"An elegant wine to enjoy now!
Château de Fontcreuse produces 15% reds, a rarity in this region. The red Cuvée Mussuguet is composed of 75% Syrah and 25% Caladoc. The nose develops delicate aromas of red fruits and spices. Cherry, raspberry and intense, slightly vanilla-flavored fruit envelop the palate, while maintaining a well-balanced structure.
Features
Estate
Château de Fontcreuse
Cuvée
Mussuguet
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Bouches du Rhône
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
75% Syrah, 25% Caladoc
Terroirs
Stony clay-limestone soils from the Cretaceous period
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Crushing, cap punching, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation in barrels
Breeding
In French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep violet-red colour
Nose
Intense fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry and vanilla notes
Mouth
Structured, well-balanced and elegant
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1h before decanting
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with meats in sauce, game and strong cheeses...
Château de Fontcreuse
IGP Bouches du Rhône
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
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 wasn't until 1922, with the purchase of the estate by Colonel Teed, a subject of Her Britannic Majesty, 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 Charlemagne's crown, on a stony clay-limestone terroir. It has the distinction of producing 15% red wine, a rarity in the appellation. For this year's tasting, only one cuvée was presented. We hope that next year the whole range will be back.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A fountain dug in 1687 to supply running water to the château under construction is the origin of the estate's name, which winegrower Jean-François Brando acquired exactly three centuries later, in 1987. After the French Revolution, the estate was also the home of the Commissaires de la République. Today, the vineyard covers 25 ha, producing Cassis wines of consistent quality. A sure bet.
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