{"product_id":"2015-chateau-de-fonsalette-cotes-du-rhone-blanc-reserve","title":"2015 Château de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Blanc \"Réservé\"","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis is an exceptionally rare,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cult white Rhône jewel from the legendary Reynaud family stables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eChâteau de Fonsalette Côtes du Rhône Blanc \"Réservé\" 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crafted by Emmanuel Reynaud of mythical Château Rayas fame,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fonsalette’s white cuvée is produced in minuscule quantities from northern Rhône sandy-limestone parcels planted just north of Orange,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e vinified with traditional low-intervention methods and extended aging in old oak demi-muids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hailing from the warm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generous 2015 vintage,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this bottle has blossomed into an intoxicating,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e layered profile that displays the unmistakable Reynaud aromatic fireworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The nose explodes with ripe apricot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e white peach compote,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and baked golden apples,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seamlessly interwoven with acacia flowers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crushed fennel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honeycomb,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e toasted pine nuts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dried orange zest,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and exotic crushed stone minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e On the palate,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is lavishly textured,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e viscous,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and medium-to-full-bodied,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perfectly countering its unctuous,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glyceric weight with a lingering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bitter-almond salinity and fine herbal freshness that carries into an endlessly long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hauntingly fragrant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e Côtes du Rhône,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Rhône Valley,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e Château de Fonsalette (Famille Reynaud \/ Château Rayas)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e White Southern Rhône Blend (predominantly Grenache Blanc and Clairette,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a proportion of Marsanne)\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e Rich,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viscous,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly Allocated,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aromatic Cult White Rhône\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eBottle Condition Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cellar-kept pristine condition; distinctive yellow capsule,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fill level,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e neck label,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and main coat-of-arms label are impeccably preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (food pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pan-roasted Bresse chicken with morel cream sauce,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e butter-poached lobster tail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roasted turbot in champagne reduction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seared jumbo scallops with parsnip purée,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or veal chops sautéed with wild chanterelles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its savory herbal undertones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honeyed richness,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and nutty finish also make it an extraordinary partner for slow-roasted pork belly with spiced apple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e white truffle risotto,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e savory seafood bisques,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or artisanal semi-hard and washed-rind cheeses such as aged Comté,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morbier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Saint-Marcellin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67813538398282,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChateaudeFonsaletteWineBottle.png?v=1792999784","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/2015-chateau-de-fonsalette-cotes-du-rhone-blanc-reserve","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}