Clos Fantine

Cuvée Tradition Faugères Carignan Blend

9.125 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Faugères, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

92+, loads of potential here too for a tick or 2 up. Open 2-3 hours before to give it some air. Consumed over 4 days. Some whole cluster adds a nice lift to the nose of mixed berries, cherries, and garrigue...very FRENCH, plenty of je ne sais quoi!

92+, loads of potential here too for a tick or 2 up. Open 2-3 hours before to give it some air. Consumed over 4 days. Some whole cluster adds a nice lift to the nose of mixed berries, cherries, and garrigue...very FRENCH, plenty of je ne sais quoi!

Jun 1st, 2023
Tom Kobylarz

One of the better wine values out there for quality, character and price combination, #closfantine is certified organic and biodynamic #carignan and #grenache from #faugeres in the #Languedoc-Roussillon in southwestern France inland from the Mediterranean.
A blend of mostly Carignan and Grenache, with small amounts of Cinsault and Syrah. 75% destemmed and 25% whole bunches; élevage takes place in concrete vats for about 1.5-2 years.

One of the better wine values out there for quality, character and price combination, #closfantine is certified organic and biodynamic #carignan and #grenache from #faugeres in the #Languedoc-Roussillon in southwestern France inland from the Mediterranean.
A blend of mostly Carignan and Grenache, with small amounts of Cinsault and Syrah. 75% destemmed and 25% whole bunches; élevage takes place in concrete vats for about 1.5-2 years.

Apr 20th, 2016
patrick

CEO/Partner Wine@ 52 degrees

9.6

We are in Harlem, NY tasting this. Excellent! What a find!

We are in Harlem, NY tasting this. Excellent! What a find!

Aug 6th, 2013
Alia Connor

This was unexpectedly awesome. Smoky, vegetal. Very slight effervescence.

This was unexpectedly awesome. Smoky, vegetal. Very slight effervescence.

May 26th, 2020
Randy Ingram

So great. Carbonic and natural but dark, inky and full

So great. Carbonic and natural but dark, inky and full

May 2nd, 2020
Sarah Biffen

Super duper barnyard funky times. Slight frizzante

Super duper barnyard funky times. Slight frizzante

Nov 9th, 2019
Pepper Nagle

lovely!

lovely!

Nov 2nd, 2019
Adam Nesto

Lightly effervescent. Opens slowly. Great w steak.

Lightly effervescent. Opens slowly. Great w steak.

Apr 27th, 2019
Iain Newton

So good.

So good.

Dec 10th, 2018
Ian Hartsough

Great as it goes from cool to room temp. Fruity and then earthy

Great as it goes from cool to room temp. Fruity and then earthy

Oct 30th, 2016