Chateau de Fonsalette

Réservé Côtes du Rhône Syrah

9.359 ratings
9.427 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Fun! Had been opened for a few days but still drinking.

Fun! Had been opened for a few days but still drinking.

Feb 1st, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Still tons of life left in this bad boy after 17 years and two hours of decanting. Rayas warm hay and sand with more vibrant dark fruit.?

Still tons of life left in this bad boy after 17 years and two hours of decanting. Rayas warm hay and sand with more vibrant dark fruit.?

Mar 25th, 2016
Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

9.1

So much fragrance and life... Aged to perfection!

So much fragrance and life... Aged to perfection!

Dec 7th, 2014
Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.1

A match made in food-pairing heaven.

A match made in food-pairing heaven.

Sep 14th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.8

Not to be believed. Bright, ripe, fresh fruit with body, acidity and well-mannered tannins. Hard to ask for more. Of course it's the last bottle.

Not to be believed. Bright, ripe, fresh fruit with body, acidity and well-mannered tannins. Hard to ask for more. Of course it's the last bottle.

Aug 7th, 2014
Vincent Bottreau

#1999 Très grand vin : nez très complexe, évolutif (giboyeux, rose fanée, truffe, etc.), bouche ample, soyeuse, longue...

#1999 Très grand vin : nez très complexe, évolutif (giboyeux, rose fanée, truffe, etc.), bouche ample, soyeuse, longue...

May 1st, 2014
Julia Weinberg

Everything it should be. Feral beauty.

Everything it should be. Feral beauty.

Mar 8th, 2014
Jennie Mass

Pinnacle St. Louis luncheon

Pinnacle St. Louis luncheon

Feb 4th, 2014
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

9.9

By far the winner of the night, all 3 were enjoyed by same table!

By far the winner of the night, all 3 were enjoyed by same table!

Mar 31st, 2013
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.4

Brushy, spicy and leathery notes to accompany the maturing red and purple fruits. Lovely tannins leaving behind a fluffy mouthfeel.

Brushy, spicy and leathery notes to accompany the maturing red and purple fruits. Lovely tannins leaving behind a fluffy mouthfeel.

Mar 1st, 2013