\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nDescription
\nChâteau Fortia is not a winery that chases good press on a whim. These are consistent, classic wines that faithfully represent the region’s terroir year after year. The Cuvée du Baron, which combines 45% Syrah with 40% Grenache, and 15% Mourvedre, was created in the memory of the Domaine’s founder, Baron Le Roy de Boiseaumarie. The wine was first released in 2001. The wine went through a long, cool fermentation in small lots by varietal, then aged 18 months in old oak foudres prior to bottling. Deep garnet-purple in color, this is a wine with a dense, complex nose and notes of plum and cassis and garrigue on a medium-bodied palate.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nTasting notes
\nWith a blend in which Grenache and Syrah have pride of place, its complexity, opulence and delicate spicy and ripe fruit aromas, the Cuvée du Baron veritably embodies the distinctiveness of our terroir. Intense ruby red color with purple hues.Complex and fine nose: mineral toasted notes, black fruit jam, spices. The mouth is frank from the start and rises in power throughout the tasting. Lots of fat and coating in the middle of the mouth, then a more taut and chiseled finish. Notes of fruit brandy, blueberry, spices. The tannins still require a little aging to fully soften. Very nice persistence.
\n