Chateau Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2007 syrah ready to absorb the myriad

ready to absorb the myriad flavors of vegetables

with flavors of dark fruits

Combining the tradition and the future of Champagne

” Lacroute and Mandet feel strongly that acidification is not only undesirable but should never be necessary if the soil has been properly cared-for

Produced from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc

Chateau Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone 2007 syrah ready to absorb the myriadI have followed the Fonsalette Cotes du Rhones since the mid 1960s, and it is a candidate for one of the finest and longest lived Cotes du Rhones in nearly every top vintage. Emmanuel Reynaud has made a wonderful 2007 that displays terrific Provencal character with large quantities of kirsch, lavender, licorice, roasted herbs and some pepper and meatiness. It is medium to full bodied, relatively evolved for a Fonsalette, but dont let that confuse you,