Chateau de Fonsalette
Réservé Côtes du Rhône Syrah
The ultra rare Cuvée Syrah from Fonsalette and Château Rayas. And here, from the excellent 2004 vintage for Southern Rhône. Rich, intense and still quite youthful. Not all stewy like you can sometimes have with the Grenache. Black raspberries, kirsch cherry liquor, roasted herbs, animale, firm tannins and balanced acidity. Finishes with excellent length and tension.
The ultra rare Cuvée Syrah from Fonsalette and Château Rayas. And here, from the excellent 2004 vintage for Southern Rhône. Rich, intense and still quite youthful. Not all stewy like you can sometimes have with the Grenache. Black raspberries, kirsch cherry liquor, roasted herbs, animale, firm tannins and balanced acidity. Finishes with excellent length and tension.
Sep 14th, 2020Outdrinks 90 percent of chateauneuf-du-papes. This vintage shows a spacious, airiness in which the fruit just dances.
Outdrinks 90 percent of chateauneuf-du-papes. This vintage shows a spacious, airiness in which the fruit just dances.
3 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2015WOTN. Showing better than the Grand Vin today.
WOTN. Showing better than the Grand Vin today.
Mar 13th, 2016Smoky, sweet aromas, orange peel, spicy, tomatoe, smooth, low tannins, bit short
Smoky, sweet aromas, orange peel, spicy, tomatoe, smooth, low tannins, bit short
Jun 16th, 2015Fresh, even floral; reminds why I prefer "off" vintages in the Southern Rhone.
Fresh, even floral; reminds why I prefer "off" vintages in the Southern Rhone.
Feb 1st, 2015Developing well and marked by bright red fruit that re just starting to round out beautifully. Supple tannins and ready to drink from the first pour. Paired well with our 60 day aged 1.6kg steak from #LeBourdonnec #wheninparis
Developing well and marked by bright red fruit that re just starting to round out beautifully. Supple tannins and ready to drink from the first pour. Paired well with our 60 day aged 1.6kg steak from #LeBourdonnec #wheninparis
Oct 21st, 2017