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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.The spirit of Jacques Reynaud, the godfather of Chteauneuf-du-Pape, is always present. When the legendary founder of Chteau Rayas died suddenly in 1997, his wife asked their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, to take the reins at both Chteau Rayas and Chteau Fonsalette. Already making wines at his fathers Chteau des Tours, Emmanuel agreed.
He is somewhat reclusive, and can be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day. Emmanuel does not revel in the fame and notoriety that come with making such sought-after and acclaimed wines, but he continues to carry the mantle of his famous forebears, producing hauntingly aromatic wines at his three estates: Chteau Rayas, Chteau des Tours and Chteau de Fonsalette.
Just outside Chteauneuf-du-Pape, near the village of Lagarde-Parol in the Ctes-du-Rhne appellation, Chteau de Fonsalette was purchased by Emmanuels grandfather, Louis Reynaud, in 1945. It holds 300 acres, 30 of which are planted with Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah for reds, and Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Marsanne for whites. The estate also produces wonderful olive oil.
Quite simply, the three wines of Fonsalette a blanc, a rouge and a 100% Syrah, which is rare for the region defy their appellation: They are among the best and most in-demand wines from Ctes-du-Rhne.
