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.