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Domaine Fontanel

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Domaine Fontanel
Visit Domaine Fontanel is located in Tautavel, in the foothills of the Corbières mountains. The estate covers 30 hectares, 20 of which are planted with vines grown using sustainable methods. Since 2017, Élodie and Matthieu Collet have been at the helm of the estate. Domaine Fontanelaccompanied by Pierre Fontaniel, the former owner. The Domaine produces a number of the region's leading appellations, the most famous of which are Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Maury and Maury sec.

The terroirs of Domaine Fontanel are composed of chalky-clay, which gives open wines with melted tannins, and schistose marl, which gives the wines lovely acidity and delicacy. 


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Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Villages Cabanac 2020

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4.2/5 (5 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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93/100 A. Larsson

ample
red berries
new

"What flavors with this colorful vintage!"

One-third each of Carignan, Syrah and Grenache are used in this cuvée, which smells of leather, pepper and red fruits in brandy. Full-bodied, generous and round on the palate, infused with ripe fruit and licorice, with fine tannins on the long finish". (Le Guide Hachette 2023)

Domaine Fontanel - IGP Côtes Catalanes Hominus Sapanius 2021

1*Étoile Hachette

grenache
freshness
peppery

"The bewitching

"This Syrah-dominated cuvée reveals a complex nose of red and black fruits, violets, garrigue spices and white pepper. The palate is soft, silky and focused on ripe fruit, supported by smooth tannins, a touch of freshness and a pretty spicy finish". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Domaine Fontanel - Maury Grenat 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

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91-92/100 RVF

grenache
fruity
velouté
intensity
chocolate
guaranteed fun

"A little treat

"After 24 days' maceration and 9 months' barrel ageing, it's normal to find a very deep garnet color, and above all a certain aromatic timidity before aeration. After an initial touch of wood, tapenade, very ripe cherry and blackcurrant appear with great intensity. Red fruit then asserts itself on a palate of elegant, soft, melted, balanced tannins. A wine to be waited for after opening for its full expression". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024)

Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Initium 2020

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4/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

syrah
balanced
persistent
aromatic
red meat

"Introduce yourself to the reds of Côtes du Roussillon

Cuvée Initium is "a wine for laying down, with a beautiful depth of color and fresh aromas of eucalyptus and morello cherry. This freshness is also evident on the firm, solid palate, structured by tannins that are still quite severe. Best cellared". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020

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3.9/5 (9 reviews)

2*Étoiles Hachette

muscat
gourmet
aromatic
desserts
aperitif

"Under a brilliant golden yellow hue, the aromas appear intense and fresh, with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple) and almond blossom. On the palate, the attack is greedy, followed by a perfect balance between freshness and smoothness". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Prieuré 2017

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3.9/5 (17 reviews)

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

syrah
balanced
persistent
aromatic
red meat

"A deep, luminous garnet in harmony with exquisite scents of undergrowth, moss, mushrooms and liquorice. On the palate, we're surprised by the richness of the flavors, the balance and the unctuousness of the material imbued with black fruit, which coats a melted tannic structure. The lingering finish is another major asset". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

Domaine Fontanel - Arrels 2018

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3.7/5 (3 reviews)

16/20 RVF

"New vintage

"Straightforwardness sets the tone for this red, dominated by Grenache with liberated fruit. Still in its seductive tannic gangue, it draws its tension from a minty freshness on the finish. This more agile finish lifts the wine as a whole". (La Revue du Vin de France - June 2020) Late-harvested grapes bring fruit and concentration.

Domaine Fontanel - AMAE 2018

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4/5 (1 review)

"For the beautiful moments of conviviality!"

Made from old Grenache and Roussanne vines, this Côtes du Roussillon explores a wide range of aromas (peach, acacia, pear). The barrel ageing brings brioche and caramel notes as well as a lovely roundness. A perfect match for grilled white meats and fish.

Domaine Fontanel - Maury Sec rouge 2016

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3.5/5 (13 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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90/100 Robert Parker

"Élodie and Matthieu Collet have followed in Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil's footsteps in a very fine way, producing wines that have lost none of their personality. Here, they offer a superb vinification of Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre in vats. Brilliant, with an intense purple color, this 2016 presents a seductive nose of redcurrant, blueberry and pepper, evolving towards toast and leather. The palate is greedy, full-bodied and delicious, underpinned by a powerful yet velvety tannic structure with a fine, elegant grain. Great ageing potential in prospect". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon 2017

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3.9/5 (10 reviews)

3*Étoile Hachette

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16/20 Jancis Robinson

(2016 vintage notes)

Made from old vines of grenache blanc, malvoisie and roussanne, this Côtes du Roussillon explores a broad palette of aromas (peach, acacia, pear). Barrel ageing brings out brioche and caramel notes, as well as roundness. A perfect match for grilled white meats and fish. For those wonderful moments of conviviality!

Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Cistes 2016

2*Étoiles Hachette

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Decanter

"This magnificent wine, close to a coup de coeur, reveals itself to be powerful, intense, rich in fruit and spice, stretched out in a long finish full of freshness. Strength and great elegance." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) Gourmandise with finesse!