Domaine Fontavin - Trilogies 2016

Name: Domaine Fontavin - Trilogies 2016
Brand: Domaine Fontavin
Rating: 4 (21 reviews)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine|Organic

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (21 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

"A Trilogies that brings together three grape varieties (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) and three terroirs in the appellation (sand, sandstone and pebbles): a happy combination that struck a chord with the jury. Ripe red fruit, spices, menthol: the grapes' beautiful ripeness is obvious on the nose. This is confirmed on the palate, with its unctuous, full body, soft, integrated tannins and a body bursting with fruit and spices. Remarkably voluminous and delicious, it's already a pleasure to drink. Long-keeping too. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Great value for money!

Features

Estate

Domaine Fontavin

Cuvée

Trilogies

Vintage

2016

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

80% Grenache noir, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Red clay and rolled pebbles, sandstone, sandy-silty terraces

Viticulture

Certified organic. Traditional Gobelet pruning, Cordon de Royat (Syrah). Ploughing, grassing every other row, leaf thinning, use of sheep compost for soil life.

Harvest

Manual with vine sorting

Winemaking

Destemming, indigenous yeasts, maceration for 3 weeks to 1 month with pumping over and punching of the cap.

Breeding

12 to 15 months in concrete vats and French oak demi-muids (600L)

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense ruby red

Nose

Charming, with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, spices and menthol.

Mouth

Delicate and full-bodied, with a smooth, full texture, well-integrated tannins, fruit and spice finish, good length.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with prime rib, beef stew, mushroom risotto ...

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

A Trilogies that brings together three grape varieties (Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre) and three terroirs in the appellation (sand, sandstone and pebbles): a happy combination that struck a chord with the jury. Ripe red fruit, spices, menthol: the grapes' beautiful ripeness is obvious on the nose. This is confirmed on the palate, with its unctuous, full-bodied texture, soft, integrated tannins and a body bursting with fruit and spices. Remarkably voluminous and delicious, it's already a pleasure to drink. Long-keeping too.

About the domain :

Located north of Courthézon, this 45-hectare family estate, spread over eight communes and five appellations, has been run since 1998 by oenologist Hélène Chouvet, who has converted the vineyard to organic farming.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 21 reviews

Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 24/04/2020

A very well-crafted wine that brings a great deal of pleasure, provided you like full-bodied wines.