1985 Chateau Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Rouge

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Tasting notes
Score 88/100 · Drink 1996-2001, Robert Parker, Feb 1996

A textbook Cotes du Rhone, the 1985 Fonsalette exhibits a healthy dark ruby color with purple nuances (more youthful looking than the 1985 Rayas), an earthy, black-raspberry-scented nose, full body, juicy, plump flavors, and a soft, robust finish. Although drinkable since bottling, it reveals no signs of fruit loss or color deterioration. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Imported by Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800, Wines of France, Alain Junguenet, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173, and Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300

Critic scores

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88
88/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

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Chateau Rayas

Ch. Rayas is a cult name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines – pure, silken expressions of Grenache with distinctive perfume – are revered for their singularity and fiercely collected. Made by Emmanuel Reynaud and renowned for their ageability, they have become some of the region's most sought-after.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha , Cinsault

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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