Domaine Font Sarade
Domaine Font Sarade Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras
4.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Domaine Font Sarade Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras is a powerful, full-bodied red wine from Vacqueyras, located in the Southern Rhone Valley, France. The wine is made from an assemblage of old vine Mourvedre and Grenache Noir. The grape varieties are harvested, crushed and vinified separately to allow them to fully express their aromatic potential. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the must is pressed and the separate tanks are blended and transferred to concrete tanks for an ageing of around 12 to 14 months.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This wine, Domaine Font Sarade Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras presents a medium to deep ruby color in the glass.The nose bursts with ripe red and dark fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of spices and herbs. The wine typically reveals a full body with a grippy and mouth-coating texture. The flavors of red and black fruits continue to dominate, complemented by notes of black pepper, game, and a touch of earthiness. The tannins are well-structured, adding a pleasant grip and helping to frame the moderately long finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Grenache
Mourvedre
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine Font Sarade
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
3.8
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