Fonsalette, Cotes du Rhone Rouge Size:12x750ml The palate impression is one

The palate impression is one of generosity

(planted in 1985)

with lots of red currant

there’s no harm in checking on it now

Fonsalette, Cotes du Rhone Rouge Size:12x750ml The palate impression is oneThis was the red wine we chose from the wine list in Fontjoncouse to follow the Leroy 2000 Bourgogne Blanc which, if anything, was even less evolved than this rich red, the most famous wine of its appellation. The 2001 vintage was of course very successful in the southern Rhne and this was luscious and spicy but the tannins were completely resolved and the fruity impact was in retreat. Nothing heavy or grating. At 187, it was certainly not given away