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Domaine Fontanel - Côtes du Roussillon Tautavel Initium 2020

Roussillon

Red

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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)

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

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies simmered dishes, grilled meats, skewered meats, vegetables a la plancha...

Domain Fontanel

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Côtes du Roussillon

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Domain rated (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

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16,5/ 20

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