Domaine de Fondrèche

Cuvée Nadal Côtes du Ventoux Red Rhone Blend

8.611 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Côtes du Ventoux, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Travis Enholm

'11, tough to put my finger on it.. Unique slightly funky smell and flavor (gotta love the funk!) with complex dark fruit. Not a ton of structure and a little astringency, but for $20 a good deal nonetheless

'11, tough to put my finger on it.. Unique slightly funky smell and flavor (gotta love the funk!) with complex dark fruit. Not a ton of structure and a little astringency, but for $20 a good deal nonetheless

May 31st, 2015
Brian Hearty

2011. Very interesting up or down reviews on this wine. Several mention funky notes, where I tasted none. Several noted high tannins, where maybe mine had mellowed. Body was a little thin and it did take over an hour to start opening up, but I paired it with some Indian takeout and it paired great!

2011. Very interesting up or down reviews on this wine. Several mention funky notes, where I tasted none. Several noted high tannins, where maybe mine had mellowed. Body was a little thin and it did take over an hour to start opening up, but I paired it with some Indian takeout and it paired great!

Jul 29th, 2021
Darren Dittrich

Most definitely funky, with some dried meats and barnyard. Not necessarily a bad thing, but 2011 is a food wine only. Mouvedre overload?

Most definitely funky, with some dried meats and barnyard. Not necessarily a bad thing, but 2011 is a food wine only. Mouvedre overload?

Feb 18th, 2017
Anne Jacques

Great with grilled beef.

Great with grilled beef.

Aug 28th, 2015
Belinda Lo

Let it breath longer (over 24 hours), it will taste better.

Let it breath longer (over 24 hours), it will taste better.

Jan 21st, 2015
Emily Tully

Pat liked, Emily thought it was okay

Pat liked, Emily thought it was okay

Mar 15th, 2014
Steve Blazek

Owner, bin 105 Quality Wines

8.6

Steve had this 10 years ago

Steve had this 10 years ago

Dec 5th, 2014
Harsha Hanna

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Feb 12th, 2016
Logan Hooper

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Nov 5th, 2015
Akinobu

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Mar 25th, 2015