Pale pink in colour, it has a very elegant & fruity bouquet. It is fresh, delicate & silky with a pleasant length. The de Saporta family have owned Chateau de Fonscolombe for almost 200 years & have continued its long winemaking history. Over the years, they have modernised the cellars, replanted the vineyards with different grape varieties & enhanced the quality of the wines, which are now some of the best in the region. The vineyard of Chateau de Fonscolombe is made up of two distinct areas, both of them located in the north of the Appellation at both ends of the Trevaresse hills. A total of 100 hectares are classified as AOC Coteaux d' Aix-en-Provence. The soil is stony clay in Le Puy Sainte Reparade & sedimentary sand that drains well in Lambesc. The estate is at an altitude of 250 metres & the nights are cooler than in the southern part of the Appellation. The average rainfall is about 600 mm a year. Limited stock. ...

Very expressive nose, perfectly typical of the grape varietal, with citrusy & exotic fruit notes. On the palate, very good balance & freshness. ...

Very expressive nose, perfectly typical of the grape varietal, with citrusy & exotic fruit notes. On the palate, very good balance & freshness. ...

A ruby red wine, with a vibrant red fruit bouquet. Made in a clean, fresh style with lovely balanced structure that is supported by silky smooth tannins & apinch of sweet spice. Typical merlot character continues through the long, velvet finish. 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. ...

A ruby red wine, with a vibrant red fruit bouquet. Made in a clean, fresh style with lovely balanced structure that is supported by silky smooth tannins & apinch of sweet spice. Typical merlot character continues through the long, velvet finish. 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. ...

Pale yellow with golden hints. On the nose, it is very pure with aromas of citrus fruit & white peaches. The palate is medium in body & nicely balanced with zippy lemon flavours & a light peppery note on the lingering finish. ...

A plum colour. A good expression of dark berry fruits & well-integrated oak. Straightforward on entry, then mouth-filling in the middle, with firm but the excellent tannic structure & a long, promising finish. ...

Aromas of ripe dark fruit & oak on the nose are followed by rich, intensely ripe, plummy fruit on the palate. Fresh core acidity keeps it vibrant & alive & this is all supported by a taught tannin structure. All in all a great example of how Merlot excels in Lalande de Pomerol. ...

Deep red hue. The nose exudes notes of black cherry & rose on the first pour then reveals aromas of black olive, liquorice & spice after swirling. The palate is full & fleshy & delivers flavours of black olives & candied liquorice with a long, fresh finish & elegant tannins. ...

Shiny gold yellow colour. Open fruity nose (dried apricot) with botrytis notes & honey flavours. Well balanced in mouth, not overwhelmed by richness. Pleasant touches of citrus & ripe apricot. Good fruity & spicy final (vanilla). 85% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle. ...