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Les Fontanilles

2013 Minervois Red Blend

Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot Les Fontanilles from the 2013 vintage is an exquisite red blend hailing from the Minervois region, celebrated for its beautiful, vibrant red color. This wine exhibits a medium-bodied character, providing a delightful experience as it dances across the palate. The refreshing acidity adds a bright and lively quality, enhancing its overall appeal. With medium tannins, it delivers a smooth and well-structured mouthfeel, perfectly balancing the wine's characteristics. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing a delightful array of dark fruit flavors, making it a wonderfully expressive choice. This blend is crafted to be dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of foods. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a meal, Anne Gros & Jean Paul Tollot Les Fontanilles promises an enjoyable experience that highlights the terroir of its Minervois origins.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin High

Low Pronounced

Region:


Minervois

Minervois AOC gets its name from the scenic medieval village of Minerve. It is a small sub-region of Languedoc-Roussillon within France's Pays d'Oc IGP. Vineyards are planted on the slopes of Massif Central, benefitting from various altitudes and diverse soil types. The climate ranges from cool, Atlantic-influenced conditions in the northwest to dry, Mediterranean heat in the southeast. Wines here must be blends of at least two varieties. The most popular styles are oak-aged, spicy, fruit-driven red blends of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Other common varieties include Lledoner Pelut, Carignan and Cinsault. Crisp white wine blends are produced in lower volumes using Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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