| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Fonsalette |
| Label Name: | Cote du Rhone Syrah |
| Vintage: | 2001 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Côtes du Rhône (Southern Rhône) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14% |
| Grape(s): | Syrah |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker: 91 pts; Vinous (Int'l Wine Cellar): 89–92; Wine Advocate: 91. Contemporary reviews praise aromatic lift, concentration and long peppery finish
Tasting Note
Bright, deep ruby with syrupy black fruits, game, smoke and pepper; dense, silky texture, firm tannins and a very long, peppery finish.
Food Pairing
Roast or grilled lamb, daube provençale, braised beef, barbecued meats and aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, char siu or spicy lamb kebabs.
Production Method
100% Syrah from north-facing parcels; vinified at Château Rayas and matured in old oak foudres/old barrels to preserve purity and finesse.
Vineyard Info
Château de Fonsalette (c.10 ha) is run by the Raynaud family (Emmanuel Reynaud), closely linked to Château Rayas; small-production estate known for elegant, ageworthy Syrah.
Fonsalette Cote du Rhone Syrah 2001
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