Another wine that I think is the best to date, the single vineyard 2013 Minervois les Fontanilles comes from sandstone and limestone soils and 25-year-old vines of Syrah and Grenache, and 50-year-old vines of Cinsault and...
Another wine that I think is the best to date, the single vineyard 2013 Minervois les Fontanilles comes from sandstone and limestone soils and 25-year-old vines of Syrah and Grenache, and 50-year-old vines of Cinsault and Carignan. The Cinsault and Grenache are brought up in tank, and the Syrah and Carignan in demi-muid. This classic beauty has drop dead gorgeous notes of creme de cassis, black raspberry, caramelized cherries, vanilla bean and a saline-like minerality. Medium to full-bodied, fine, elegant and seamless, with incredible purity, this classy Minervois can be consumed now, or cellared for 5-7 years. - Jeb Dunnuck