Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Initium 2020
Roussillon
Red
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"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)
Features
Estate
Domaine Fontanel
Cuvée
Tautavel Initium
Vintage
2020
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
40% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 30% Grenache noir
Terroirs
Shale marl
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE
Harvest
Partly manual
Winemaking
Destemming, 18-20 days of traditional maceration with daily pumping and temperature control.
Breeding
Matured in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet colour
Nose
Concentrated black fruit
Mouth
Round, fruity and spicy
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies simmered dishes, grilled meats, skewered meats, vegetables a la plancha...
Domaine Fontanel
Côtes du Roussillon
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A wine for laying down, with a beautiful depth of color and fresh aromas of eucalyptus and morello cherry. This freshness is also present on the firm, solid palate, structured by tannins that are still quite severe. For cellaring.
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
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN P. Published on 07/06/2024
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