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Domaine Fontanel - Maury Grenat 2020

Roussillon

Red

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"A few purplish tints adorn the ruby-red color of this garnet-red wine, which opens with the freshness of Morello cherry, followed by jammy fruit, finely spiced and coated by a lovely woodiness. Velvety, fresh and bursting with fruit, especially blackberry, the palate is full-bodied and sweet, with a touch of cocoa and astringency on the finish. A wine with character, and a gourmet pairing with chocolate fondant". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)

Features

Estate

Domaine Fontanel

Cuvée

Grenat

Vintage

2020

Designation

Maury

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

100% Grenache Noir

Terroirs

Rocky schistose marl

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Total destemming, daily pumping over, thermoregulation, grape mutage, long maceration of 25-30 days.

Breeding

18 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

86 g/l

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep red colour

Nose

Intense aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and black fruits (blackcurrant), spicy notes (myrtle, vanilla), woody and roasted notes.

Mouth

Full-bodied, with silky tannins, volume, roundness and mastery of power, beautiful freshness, discreet woodiness blending into the fruit.

Serve

AT 12-14°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with dark chocolate, tajine with prunes, pork filet mignon with orange, bavarois, cherry clafoutis...

Domain Fontanel

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Maury

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2023) 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 few purplish highlights adorn the ruby-red color of this garnet-red wine, which opens with the freshness of Morello cherry, followed by jammy fruit, finely spiced and coated by a lovely woodiness. Velvety, fresh and bursting with fruit, especially blackberry, the palate is full-bodied and sweet, with a touch of cocoa and astringency on the finish. Definitely a wine with character, and a gourmet pairing with chocolate fondant.

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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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 22/11/2022

Still showing the reserve of its youth, Grenat is warm and full-bodied, yet endowed with fine, silky tannins, dominated by fruit macerated in brandy and chocolate notes. The whole, based on careful ageing, gives way to a fine balance right through to the finish, with roasted, woody and vanilla nuances, and a touch of sweet bitters. Without boxing in the ring with the illustrious Préceptorie and Amiel, Grenat remains a good starter for discovering Maury's intrinsic qualities of depth and delicacy. Very pleasant this autumn, at 14° with a dark chocolate and walnut cake with a hint of chestnut honey. Score = 4.

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Note and review by Mme STEPHANE S. Published on 27/10/2023

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Note and review by M. EDDY M. Published on 03/02/2023

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