Chateau de Fonsalette

Réservé Côtes du Rhône Syrah

9.230 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
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
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
Gil Bauer

WOTN. Showing better than the Grand Vin today.

WOTN. Showing better than the Grand Vin today.

Mar 13th, 2016
Elian Mathiot

Amazing !

Amazing !

Jan 23rd, 2016
Ari Erle

Smoky, sweet aromas, orange peel, spicy, tomatoe, smooth, low tannins, bit short

Smoky, sweet aromas, orange peel, spicy, tomatoe, smooth, low tannins, bit short

Jun 16th, 2015
web bond

Fresh, even floral; reminds why I prefer "off" vintages in the Southern Rhone.

Fresh, even floral; reminds why I prefer "off" vintages in the Southern Rhone.

Feb 1st, 2015
Maddalena de Zambiasi

2004

Feb 18th, 2014
Sylvain Rhainds

2004. Nez incroyable !!!

2004. Nez incroyable !!!

Feb 9th, 2020
E & K G

Developing well and marked by bright red fruit that re just starting to round out beautifully. Supple tannins and ready to drink from the first pour. Paired well with our 60 day aged 1.6kg steak from #LeBourdonnec #wheninparis

Developing well and marked by bright red fruit that re just starting to round out beautifully. Supple tannins and ready to drink from the first pour. Paired well with our 60 day aged 1.6kg steak from #LeBourdonnec #wheninparis

Oct 21st, 2017
Kimberly Bricker

Coulon Coteaux Champenois and an 04' Rayas CdR!

Coulon Coteaux Champenois and an 04' Rayas CdR!

Jan 23rd, 2014