Chateau de Fonsalette

Réservé Côtes du Rhône Grenache Blanc Blend

9.39 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

While there can no doubt be some bottle variation with these Reynaud wines, when they’re on they’re on and tonight 07 Fonsalette is fantastic, flaunting all of the house signatures. Super intense layers of kirsch cherry, black raspberry, lavender, game, and sweet Rayas spices waft from the glass. The palate is searingly rich and intense but simultaneously focused in its delivery and gives way to a long, silky finale. In a great spot and a top vintage for the estate, for sure.

While there can no doubt be some bottle variation with these Reynaud wines, when they’re on they’re on and tonight 07 Fonsalette is fantastic, flaunting all of the house signatures. Super intense layers of kirsch cherry, black raspberry, lavender, game, and sweet Rayas spices waft from the glass. The palate is searingly rich and intense but simultaneously focused in its delivery and gives way to a long, silky finale. In a great spot and a top vintage for the estate, for sure.

Jun 2nd, 2023
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.4

I'm sure I've posted this before, but a smokin' Grenache Blanc without the heat stress of its rouge counterpart I posted yesterday.

I'm sure I've posted this before, but a smokin' Grenache Blanc without the heat stress of its rouge counterpart I posted yesterday.

Apr 6th, 2013
PSH
9.7

$80 applejack Xmas 2015

$80 applejack Xmas 2015

Jan 2nd, 2016
web bond

web had this 7 years ago

web had this 7 years ago

Oct 1st, 2017
jake aziz

jake had this 8 years ago

jake had this 8 years ago

Dec 19th, 2016
Chris Broomell

Owner/Winemaker Vesper Vineyards

9.4

Chris had this 9 years ago

Chris had this 9 years ago

Oct 9th, 2015
Paul Wasserman

Partner Becky Wasserman Selections

9.5

Paul had this 11 years ago

Paul had this 11 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2014
Alan Snitow

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Alan had this 9 months ago

Mar 18th, 2024
Emil Kretz

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Feb 27th, 2017