Fonsalette Syrah 2005

Red
Cotes Du Rhone, France
7.6
WineSaint

Dense and formidable, with dark fruit concentration that speaks to Reynaud's uncompromising style. Layers of blackberry, licorice and crushed stone build with serious weight. The structure is imposing. This wine demands years to soften its grip and reveal its true character.

blackberrylicoricecrushed stonedark fruit
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.