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Notes of Mediterranean herbs, spices, dark berries, mulberries and flowers preface the 2023 Minervois Les Fontanilles, a medium to full-bodied, dense and layered wine framed by elegant, sweet tannins, culminating in a long, spicy and mineral finish. This is a classic in the making.

Our Tasting Note
Dark purple red core, vibrant edges. Pronounced nose, lush, fresh, dark red to black fruits, plum, cherry, blackberry, wild Provencal florals. On the palate the minerality comes through with a lot of density, ample acidity, velvety and fine grain tannins, supple, a full bodied, round wine. Pronounced flavor intensity and a long dark fruited kirsch finish. Very good quality.

This is a complex terroir, oriented northwest, made up of small patches of vineyards surrounded by scrublands of pine trees, wild thyme and rosemary, on which grow the 4 varietals of the domaine. Les Fontanilles is a cuvee that combines maturity and freshness and offers a bouquet of red and black fruits, and peppery spices. This wine goes particularly well with grilled meats and barbecues.A vibrant wine.

Soils: marl sandstone clayey-limestone
Vineyard Size: 3 hectares/7.4 acres
Vines: between 22 and 50 years old
Varietals: Syrah Grenache Carignan Cinsault
Harvest: by hand
Vinification: Burgundian
Aging: 50% oak barrels, 50% stainless steel tanks