"One of the best wines is indeed this 2015 Rasteau La Fontaine, certainly one of the jewels of the vintage. It might even surpass the sensational 2010. Notes of charcoal, blackberries, blackcurrants and beautiful minerality are concentrated in a full-bodied, ripe, elegant and intoxicating palate, loaded with Provençal character. Count me in as a fan, it will drink well for more than a decade." (Wine Avocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Domaine La Collière
Cuvée
La Fontaine
Vintage
2015
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
95 % Grenache Noir, 5 % Syrah
Terroirs
Clay-limestone, hillside vineyard facing south-east
Viticulture
Average age of vines: 50 to 60 years, yield 36 hl/ha
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Selective sorting, partial destemming, 21-day vatting period
Breeding
In concrete tanks for two winters
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark red color with cherry highlights
Nose
Powerful black fruit and spice notes after aeration.
Mouth
Dense matter, sustained tannins. Ripe black fruit aromas. Balance of richness, freshness and a hint of sweetness.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with characterful dishes in sauce, such as gardiane or beef with anchovies, in keeping with the typicality of the region...
Domaine La Collière
Rasteau
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 92-94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
One of the best wines is this 2015 Rasteau La Fontaine, certainly one of the jewels of the vintage. It may even surpass the sensational 2010. Notes of charcoal, blackberries, blackcurrants and beautiful minerality are concentrated in a full-bodied, ripe, elegant and intoxicating palate, loaded with Provençal character. Count on me, as a fan, to drink it well for over ten years.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 19/10/2019
Very good, superb value for money.
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Note and review by M. PIERRE B. Published on 20/09/2019
a very good chateauneuf...?
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Note and review by M. JUSTIN F. Published on 25/11/2019
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Note and review by Mme HUA D. Published on 20/10/2019
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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 27/09/2019
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC P. Published on 17/04/2019
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