2006 Château Fortia Tradition
Red • Rhône Valley • Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC • France • 70% Grenache Noir, 24% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 1% Counoise • 89/100 Stephen Tanzer - 89/100 Wine Spectator
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2006 Château Fortia Tradition, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Château Fortia is one of the oldest domains of Châteauneuf du Pape. It probably already produced wine in the 14th century. The castle built in the 19th century is in Neo-Gothic style. Pierre Pastre manages the estate since 2004.
Owner is Baron Bruno Le Roy Boiseaumarié, who is responsible for the vineyard and the winemaking. He is also president of the Union of Producers.
30 hectares. Soil with clay, limestone and pebbles. After a manual harvest and strict sorting, the grapes are transported in small boxes, so they arrive at the winery in the best possible conditions. The grapes are destemmed. Fermentation takes place at per parcel and variety. Put in barrels for aging from 12 to 18 months depending the vintage. They will be fined and filtered before bottling.
- Name:
- Château Fortia Tradition
- Appelation:
- Châteuneuf-du-Pape AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2006
- Varietal:
- 70% Grenache Noir, 24% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 1% Counoise
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 15.0%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Ruby red with a slight evolution
- Nose:
- Red fruits, vanilla, leather, spices
- Taste:
- Fresh and spicy attack, silky tannins, powerful and elegant wine, round and structured, very long finish on fruit and elegance, well balanced
- Dishes suggestions:
- Game, grilled red meat, rib steak, soft cheese with pronounced taste
- Conservation:
- Between now and 5 years
- Service Temperature:
- 16°C
- Delivery:
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.