1997 Chateau Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Rouge

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 86-87/100 · Robert Parker, Feb 1999

It appears the 1997 Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone red will be open-knit and attractive. All the cuvees taste in the 86-89 point range. The wine is medium ruby-colored, with cherry and raspberry fruit, a degree of elegance, and a richly fruity, round, generous style that should be pleasing. Importers: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800 and Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
86-87/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

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Chateau Rayas

Ch. Rayas is a cult name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines – pure, silken expressions of Grenache with distinctive perfume – are revered for their singularity and fiercely collected. Made by Emmanuel Reynaud and renowned for their ageability, they have become some of the region's most sought-after.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Cinsault

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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