1986 Chateau Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Rouge

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Tasting notes
Score 78/100 · Robert Parker, Feb 1996

Much like the 1986 Rayas, the 1986 Fonsalette exhibited far more fat, appeal, and quality when it was young than it does at present. The baby fat has melted away to reveal a vegetal, hollow, austere style of wine that is past its peak. It is losing its fruit and should be drunk up. 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

Critic scores
78
78/100

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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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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