DOMAINE FONT DE COURTEDUNE COTES DU RHONE VILLAGE 2022

Style: Savoury & Detailed

While we have long admired the textural and perfumed wines from Font de Courtdeune, over the last few years it seems their star has risen exponentially internationally, to the point where our allocations are shrinking and demand continues to rise. It's a a congruence of improvements in quality, some overdue press, and I think a growing appreciation of Chateauneuf grown in sandy soils where Grenache sings with distinctive beauty. On this trajectory these wines will soon be limited to allocation only for our customers as well, we all know that timeline and so this is the time to be jumping in and enjoying the bounty. The domain covers 3,5 ha. in AOC Chateauneuf du Pape, 4 ha. Cotes du Rhone Village and 10 ha. Cotes du Rhone. MATT WALLS, Decanter

Regional specificity in the key here, upfront, personable and loaded with charm. It's great drinking and just the right speed for day to day consumption. Red and dark fruits aplenty. Wafts of spice and touches of grit from the tannin. Nice push across the palate where the perky acidity keeps that generosity in check. Hints of dried herbs and flowers appear on the nose and touch the palate from time to time. Really, this is such a lovely wine. A little larger in size than last year's rendition but that's a good thing, adds a little more cuddle. ROSCOE 

Region: Rhône Valley, FRANCE

Variety: Grenache blend

ABV: 14.5%

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*We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.