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Domaine Fontanel, Amae Blanc, IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2023
Amae is a rich, oaked blend of Roussanne (the Roussanne portion aged in new barrels) Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris: think white Burgundy crossed with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, but with a distinct Roussillon flavour. Full-bodied, nutty and intense with a creamy edge from the bâtonnage. Silky smooth finish. Superb with roast pork rubbed with fennel and garlic. Now-2028
“The honeysuckle and jasmine flowers of Roussanne; the waxy-potato-in-sour-cream of Grenache Blanc. Such a...
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
GrowerDomaine Fontanel
Grape VarietyGrenache Blanc & Roussanne
Vintage2023
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeFON723
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Domaine Fontanel, Maury Sec, Arrels 2022
Arrels means “Roots” in the Catalan language. This is Elodie and Matthieu’s love letter to the historic Catalan associations of Roussillon. Maury is much more famous for its fortified sweet wines but makes wonderful dry wines too. This is a big wine made from 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre with no oak influence. Deep, inviting nose with lots of morello cherry. Full-bodied and intense with lots of vigour and life. Fantastic but not for the faint hearted. Now-2031.
"Full...
ColourRed
RegionRoussillon
GrowerDomaine Fontanel
Grape VarietyGrenache & Mourvedre
Vintage2022
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFON522
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Domaine Fontanel
Tautavel, France
Domaine Fontanel has featured in the SVS range for nearly fifteen years, and two owners. Located in the inhospitable hills around Maury and Tautavel in Roussillon, high in the hills above Perpignan, Fontanel make intense terroir-driven wines from one of France’s most extreme terroirs.
Elodie and Mathieu Collet took over from the former...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Domaine Fontanel, Hominus Sapanius, IGP Cotes Catalanes, Rouge 2022
70% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 15% Carignan, unoaked and grown in hot, dry and windy mountain vineyards near Tautavel (so it could actually be labelled as Côte du Roussillon Villages). 2022 was a more successful vintage in the Roussillon than 2021 producing reds with excellent concentration. Lots of dark berry fruit on the nose precedes a juicy, bright palate with pure bramble and damson character. The tannins are ripe and food-friendly without ever dominating. Great value and superb with...
ColourRed
RegionRoussillon
GrowerDomaine Fontanel
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Mourvedre
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFON422
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Domaine Fontanel
Tautavel, France
Domaine Fontanel has featured in the SVS range for nearly fifteen years, and two owners. Located in the inhospitable hills around Maury and Tautavel in Roussillon, high in the hills above Perpignan, Fontanel make intense terroir-driven wines from one of France’s most extreme terroirs.
Elodie and Mathieu Collet took over from the former...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Domaine Fontanel, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel, Cistes, 2021
Cistes takes its name from the rock rose that grows around the vineyards. From halves of Syrah and Grenache given 12 months in oak. is full-bodied and bold; dense and brooding with the oak adding a polish and gloss to the still wild fruit. Approachable now with (hearty) food, it ages superbly if you have the patience. Now-2031
ColourRed
RegionRoussillon
Sub RegionCôtes du Roussillon Villages
GrowerDomaine Fontanel
Grape VarietyGrenache & Syrah
Vintage2021
ABV14.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFON221
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Domaine Fontanel
Tautavel, France
Domaine Fontanel has featured in the SVS range for nearly fifteen years, and two owners. Located in the inhospitable hills around Maury and Tautavel in Roussillon, high in the hills above Perpignan, Fontanel make intense terroir-driven wines from one of France’s most extreme terroirs.
Elodie and Mathieu Collet took over from the former...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
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One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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