Domaine Le Roc

La Folle Noire d'Ambat Fronton Negrette

8.8212 ratings
8.935 pro ratings
Fronton, Southwest France, France
Negrette
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2022 vintage. Any wine that smells like roses gets my attention. In this case the roses are intertwined with spices, and it is hard to find wines this cheap that smell so nice. A delicious,uncomplicated, spicy and fruity Negrette, with a little tannic bite that can be served slightly cold. Abv. 12,5%. This organic Fronton delivers lots of pleasure and character, and it sells for a song.

2022 vintage. Any wine that smells like roses gets my attention. In this case the roses are intertwined with spices, and it is hard to find wines this cheap that smell so nice. A delicious,uncomplicated, spicy and fruity Negrette, with a little tannic bite that can be served slightly cold. Abv. 12,5%. This organic Fronton delivers lots of pleasure and character, and it sells for a song.

Aug 11th, 2025
Maggie Harrison

2019. translucent warm ruby. black cherry, black plum, pepper. lively, inviting! light to medium weight, juicy. dry but soft/integrated tannins. medium acid. tasted with brassicas and spice- this paired really well! indigenous yeast, lutte raisonee.

2019. translucent warm ruby. black cherry, black plum, pepper. lively, inviting! light to medium weight, juicy. dry but soft/integrated tannins. medium acid. tasted with brassicas and spice- this paired really well! indigenous yeast, lutte raisonee.

Dec 29th, 2022
Crist贸bal Arellano Borges

Cheesy funk. Rich. Currants, white pepper, blueberries

Cheesy funk. Rich. Currants, white pepper, blueberries

Feb 15th, 2019
Deborah Heath

Negrette from SW France near Toulouse. Meaty, floral, pulled together w lively acidity & soft tannins.

Negrette from SW France near Toulouse. Meaty, floral, pulled together w lively acidity & soft tannins.

5 people found it helpfulSep 6th, 2013
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

100% Negrette. Like a lighter bodied savory Northern Rhone Syrah with dried violets. Really interesting and I couldn't stop drinking it. Will be seeking out more from Fronton.

100% Negrette. Like a lighter bodied savory Northern Rhone Syrah with dried violets. Really interesting and I couldn't stop drinking it. Will be seeking out more from Fronton.

2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2016
James Alford

Animal-y and violet-y. A fun lil sipper.

Animal-y and violet-y. A fun lil sipper.

2 people found it helpfulAug 24th, 2014
Jason Adams

It says negrette but drinks like a northern Syrah. Great structure that never backs down

It says negrette but drinks like a northern Syrah. Great structure that never backs down

2 people found it helpfulJan 11th, 2014
P A
8.8

Approachable and enjoyable wine to sip on a beautiful Canadian night while listening to Blue Grass music 馃幎 during our a local Wednesday street festival. Cheers 馃嵎

Approachable and enjoyable wine to sip on a beautiful Canadian night while listening to Blue Grass music 馃幎 during our a local Wednesday street festival. Cheers 馃嵎

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2019
Josh Malin

Interesting. Funkiness.

Interesting. Funkiness.

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2015
Caleb Taft

Like Syrah meets Nero d'Avola.

Like Syrah meets Nero d'Avola.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2015