Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Cistes 2016
Roussillon
Red
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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!
Features
Estate
Domaine Fontanel
Cuvée
Cistes
Vintage
2016
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenache noir, Carignan
Terroirs
Very stony clay-limestone slopes, south-east exposure
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, traditional 21-day maceration, daily pumping over and temperature control.
Breeding
6 months in vats and 12 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purple colour
Nose
Notes of candied fruit and toast
Mouth
Powerful and rich with fruity and spicy flavors
Serve
AT 17°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with red meats, game, meats in sauce...
Domaine Fontanel
Côtes du Roussillon
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated 90/100
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This magnificent wine, close to a "coup de coeur", reveals itself to be powerful, intense, rich in fruit and spice, with a long, fresh finish. Strength and elegance.
About the domain :
The origins of the estate, where 6 generations have succeeded one another, date back to 1864. The estate boasts a 25-hectare vineyard planted on a variety of terroirs. Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been at the helm of the estate since 1989, and for almost 30 years they have been producing wines with strong personalities, both dry and vins doux naturels. In 2017, they sold the estate to a young winemaking couple, Élodie and Matthieu Collet.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20
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