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Tasting note
The 2007 Château de Fonsalette Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé Syrah is a total stunner, offering lifted notes of orange rind, cured meat, black olive tapenade and pepper, all wrapped around darker hints of blackberry jam, dried shiitake, forest floor and pencil shavings. Full-bodied yet hauntingly elegant, the 2007 shows remarkable refinement with silky tannins providing just the right amount of gentle grip. Concentrated and expressive, this vintage-transparent Syrah is sitting in a perfect drinking spot, combining richness and class with a touch of flamboyance. The finish is long, seductive and serene at its core. Decant for an hour to unlock its full complexity, then enjoy the ride.
Score: 96
Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous.com, October 2025
