Fonsalette Cote du Rhone 1999

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fonsalette
Label Name:
 
Cote du Rhone
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes du Rhône (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 pts (Dec 2001)

Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core of blackberry and black cherry with truffle, leather, licorice, pepper and roasted‑meat notes; earthy, gamey and floral violet nuances; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, mushroom ragù, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki‑style grilled meats, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah; fermented in small lots with a mix of stainless and neutral oak; aged in vieux fûts (old oak) for complexity; small‑volume cuvée.

Vineyard Info
Produced near Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape by the Reynaud family (linked to Château Rayas). Small‑production, estate‑managed Syrah cuvée historically vinified by Emmanuel Reynaud.