Château Fortia
Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4.3
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Since its inception in 2001, the Cuvée du Baron pays homage to Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié, celebrating his legacy with a blend that champions Grenache and Syrah, epitomizing the essence of our terroir. Hand-harvested and sorted meticulously on-site, each bunch is delicately transported to maintain pristine condition and prevent oxidation. With 90% destemming, the grapes transition to concrete or stainless steel vats, undergoing fermentation and a prolonged maceration of 4 to 5 weeks for optimal extraction. A graceful aging period of 18 to 24 months in casks allows the wine to evolve harmoniously, culminating in a testament to time and tradition.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a bold and intense wine with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, and blackberries.On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with a long, silky finish. It has layers of complexity and a pleasant earthiness, as well as notes of spice and licorice. An excellent representation of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir, this wine is well-structured and balanced, with an impressive length. Enjoy this classic French red with a hearty meal.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Shiraz/Syrah
Grenache
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Fortia
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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