{"product_id":"2011-chateau-de-fonsalette-cotes-du-rhone-reserve","title":"2011 Château de Fonsalette Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare, legendary cult benchmark: the Château de Fonsalette Côtes-du-Rhône Réservé from the fully mature 2011 vintage. Crafted by the iconoclastic Emmanuel Reynaud, Fonsalette is the celebrated sister estate to the legendary Château Rayas, utilizing the same traditional, non-interventionist winemaking philosophy of whole-cluster fermentation in ancient oak foudres. Unlike the rare single-varietal Syrah bottling from the property, this flagship red blend relies on a Grenache-dominated blend that delivers the family's trademark ethereal elegance and weightless structure. The hot, low-yielding 2011 vintage yielded a deeply expressive wine that has evolved into peak drinking territory after 15 years of cellaring. It opens with a soaring, intensely aromatic nose of macerated wild strawberries, kirsch, and dried orange peel, seamlessly layered with complex signatures of white pepper, provencal garrigue, woodsmoke, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, it showcases an exquisite, silken texture, effortlessly balancing its concentrated, sweet red fruit core with vibrant, fine-grained structural tannins and an expansively long, dry, and savory mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Château de Fonsalette (Emmanuel Reynaud \/ Château Rayas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e Grenache-dominated Rhone Blend (Typically Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethereally Silken, Deeply Aromatic, and Highly Mature Cult Red Rhône Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (food pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e Fine cuts of slow-roasted rack of lamb with a rosemary-garlic crust, roasted squab, pan-seared quail, or wood-fired duck breast with a light red fruit reduction. Its complex spice notes, fully resolved tannins, and savory tertiary profile also make it an extraordinary companion for slow-cooked game bird stews, truffled wild mushroom risottos, savory earth-driven pastas, or a well-curated plate of artisanal hard cheeses like a mature Comté or an aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43813439111242,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul16_2026_01_05_52PM.png?v=1784171257","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/2011-chateau-de-fonsalette-cotes-du-rhone-reserve","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}