Domaine Fontanel - IGP Côtes Catalanes Hominus Sapanius 2021
Roussillon
Red
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1*Étoile
Hachette
"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)
Features
Estate
Domaine Fontanel
Cuvée
Hominus Sapanius
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Carignan
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE 3
Harvest
Partly manual
Winemaking
Destemming, 15 days of traditional maceration with daily pumping and temperature control.
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruits, violets
Mouth
Soft and silky on the fruit, with mellow tannins and a spicy finish.
Serve
Between 16 and 17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with lamb chops, rack of lamb with honey and rosemary, or as an aperitif with tapenade...
Domain Fontanel
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
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:
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 hint of freshness and a pretty spicy finish.
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.
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