Chateau de Fonsalette

Réservé Côtes du Rhône Syrah

9.3735 ratings
9.3294 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jim Gallagher

What’s not to Like

What’s not to Like

Apr 14th, 2021
Lee Pitofsky

The ultra rare Cuvée Syrah from Fonsalette and Château Rayas. And here, from the excellent 2004 vintage for Southern Rhône. Rich, intense and still quite youthful. Not all stewy like you can sometimes have with the Grenache. Black raspberries, kirsch cherry liquor, roasted herbs, animale, firm tannins and balanced acidity. Finishes with excellent length and tension.

The ultra rare Cuvée Syrah from Fonsalette and Château Rayas. And here, from the excellent 2004 vintage for Southern Rhône. Rich, intense and still quite youthful. Not all stewy like you can sometimes have with the Grenache. Black raspberries, kirsch cherry liquor, roasted herbs, animale, firm tannins and balanced acidity. Finishes with excellent length and tension.

Sep 14th, 2020
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

Insane! Drank alongside a vertical of Allemand and this beat them all.

Insane! Drank alongside a vertical of Allemand and this beat them all.

Mar 9th, 2020
Gilbert Van Hassel

Much better than the 2008,rayas although this is Syrah in nature.

Much better than the 2008,rayas although this is Syrah in nature.

Apr 21st, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

*didn’t take notes

*didn’t take notes

Feb 7th, 2019
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Just entering it’s prime 🔥

Just entering it’s prime 🔥

Dec 19th, 2018
Vito Sergio Parente

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Jul 27th, 2018
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Outdrinks 90 percent of chateauneuf-du-papes. This vintage shows a spacious, airiness in which the fruit just dances.

Outdrinks 90 percent of chateauneuf-du-papes. This vintage shows a spacious, airiness in which the fruit just dances.

3 people found it helpfulDec 11th, 2015
Richard Betts

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

9.6

This was sooooo good.

This was sooooo good.

2 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2013
Rajat Parr

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.4

Delicious Syrah grown on sand. Needs 10+ years

Delicious Syrah grown on sand. Needs 10+ years

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2015