Fonsalette Syrah 1999
Red
Cotes Du Rhone, France
7.6
WineSaint
Inky dark fruit, violet and licorice surge with remarkable depth and concentration. The structure is massive yet polished, built on ripe tannins that grip without harshness. Leather and spice emerge on the long finish. A profound expression of Southern Rhône syrah that needs years to fully integrate. Drink 2010-2025.
dark fruitvioletlicoriceleather
Label
Fonsalette
→Chateau de Fonsalette is a small Cotes du Rhone estate long overseen by the Rayas family, producing wines of unusual density and longevity for their appellation, anchored by a benchmark Syrah cuvee.