{"id":37483,"date":"2026-08-11T22:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/chateau-de-fonsalette-reserve-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2011\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:24:22","slug":"chateau-de-fonsalette-reserve-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2011","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/chateau-de-fonsalette-reserve-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau de Fonsalette R\u00e9serve - C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne - Red - 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Fonsalette R\u00e9serve - C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne - Red - 2011 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Fonsalette<\/strong> C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne is a wine of legendary status, hailing from the prestigious Reynaud family (Ch\u00e2teau Rayas). It utterly defies the typical expectations of its appellation, delivering a depth, elegance, and aging potential that sees it frequently compared to the finest Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape crus. This is a true connoisseur's bottle, representing the pinnacle of Southern Rh\u00f4ne Grenache blends.<\/p>\n<h2>Sommelier's Insight: Finesse and Longevity<\/h2>\n<p>Poured into the glass, it reveals a deep garnet hue. The bouquet is intoxicatingly complex, featuring concentrated notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, interwoven with classic markers of the region: aromatic garrigue herbs, black olive, and a lift of white pepper. On the palate, the wine is beautifully poised, possessing a silky texture and wonderfully fine tannins that carry the flavor to a long, savory, and fresh finish. It is an investment wine, designed for decades of cellar development.<\/p>\n<h2>Food &amp; Wine Match<\/h2>\n<p>This wine requires a robust partner. Decant for at least an hour and serve at a cool room temperature (16-18\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Game Pairing:<\/strong> Roast Venison Loin with rich sauces, Classic Game Pie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meat Courses:<\/strong> Slow-braised Beef Cheeks, Rack of Lamb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheeses:<\/strong> A mature, crumbly Stilton or an aged Cheddar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne 2011<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20de%20Fonsalette&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&#8217;incarnation de l&#8217;\u00e9l\u00e9gance en C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne : le Ch\u00e2teau de Fonsalette, domaine d&#8217;Emmanuel Reynaud (Ch\u00e2teau Rayas). 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