Domaine Font de Courtedune - Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes 2020
Rhône
Red
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92/100
Decanter
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89/100
RVF
"A gourmet pleasure
Vinified in whole bunches, as at Rayas, old Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah vines develop remarkable complexity. The bouquet evolves towards notes of red fruit, blackcurrant and spices. The attack is round and enveloping, supported by fine, structured tannins. The persistence is pleasantly long, offering gourmet pleasure. Enjoy now, or wait for the more patient...
Features
Estate
Domaine Font de Courtedune
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2020
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache noir, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah
Terroirs
Sand soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In concrete vats, whole bunches for 22 days
Breeding
9 months in concrete vats
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby colour
Nose
Aromas of red fruits with hints of blackcurrant and spices.
Mouth
Round, red-fruit attack, pleasant tannic structure marked by the fine grain of the tannins, lovely suppleness.
Serve
Decant at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stews, roast poultry, charcuterie, cheese platters...
Domain Font de Courtedune
Côtes du Rhône
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2019)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2023) 89/100 (Vintage 2019)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Located in the northern part of the Châteauneuf appellation, in the village of Courthezon, this estate, rich in old vines, has belonged to the Charrier family for three generations. The Cristia, Pointu and La Guigasse plots produce the red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 99% Grenache, harvested whole and aged in concrete vats. Caroline is in charge of vinification, while her brother Frédéric looks after the vines. From IGP Vaucluse to Châteauneuf, the style of the wines is convincing.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 08/05/2023
A masculine, tannic and fruity CDR. Power and virility are evident from the outset, while the predominance of Grenache Noir marks the mid-palate with a loose, warm and highly perfumed imprint of fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum) and hints of pepper, clove and nutmeg. The whole-cluster vinification adds a touch of acidity and freshness, which is just the thing to attenuate the hint of heat perceptible in the liquorice allonge. The tannic, concentrated structure of this good wine for friends will need to mellow over time. For the time being, it also needed to be aired out before scoring a win with friends, with bbq-braised Aveyron pork chops with paprika, and their vegetable ratatouille spiced up with a pinch of Espelette pepper. Score = 3.8.
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Note and review by M. YANN J. Published on 04/05/2024
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Note and review by M. MICHAEL M. Published on 01/09/2023
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 22/05/2023
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