Reserve La Demoiselle by Domaine de Fontsainte

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red fruit jam, vanilla, garrigue, warm spice

Palate: red plum, fig, wild herbs, structured tannin

Old-vine Carignan-based blend from a vineyard whose Carignan vines celebrated their 100th birthday in 2004; rich confit fruit and vanilla with garrigue.

What it pairs with

Beef bourguignon
The wine's structure and confit fruit pair with slow-braised beef.
Saddle of lamb with herbs
Reserve La Demoiselle's herb register matches roasted lamb.
Aged hard cheese platter
The vanilla note contrasts hard-cheese richness.

History

Reserve La Demoiselle is built on 100+ year old Carignan from the Demoiselle parcels (the vines celebrated their centenary in 2004) with Grenache and Mourvedre. Six generations of winemaking at Fontsainte. Multiple gold medals at the Macon and Paris competitions.

1985: Reserve La Demoiselle launched as the family's prestige red
2004: The cuvée's Carignan vines turn 100
2024: Gold medal at Concours Paris

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Fontsainte · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification: AOC Corbieres-Boutenac
Oak: 12-14 months in foudres
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1985
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Reserve La Demoiselle

What does Fontsainte Reserve La Demoiselle taste like?

Red fruit jam, vanilla, garrigue and warm spice on the nose; red plum, fig, wild herbs and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Fontsainte Reserve La Demoiselle?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 7-10 years.

What grapes are in Reserve La Demoiselle?

Carignan, Grenache and Mourvedre. The Carignan component comes from vines planted in 1904 - they celebrated their 100th birthday in 2004.

What food pairs with Fontsainte Reserve La Demoiselle?

Beef bourguignon is the canonical pairing; the wine's structure and confit fruit pair with slow-braised beef. Saddle of lamb with herbs and an aged hard-cheese platter are equally strong matches.

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