Domaine Font de Michelle
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Domaine Font de Michelle 2003 Cuvée Etienne Gonnet Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $55
Made in homage to Etienne Gonnet, the founder of the estate, this wine is only produced in top years (there was no 2002, for example). Old vines give great concentrated fruit, dominated by the ripe, earthy Grenache, with a touch of sophistication from Syrah and Mourvèdre. This is well-made wine, ripe, delicious and likely to age. Imported by MacArthur Beverages.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
This starts off attractively, with a lifted raspberry aroma and just a tiny touch of mint. The red fruit presence expands on the palate, hitting notes of cherry and raspberry and adding hints of spices, like cinnamon and clove. It’s full bodied yet supple, with a long, dusty-textured finish that bodes well for aging over the next decade or two.
— J.C.
(2/1/2013)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2009 Cuvée Etienne Gonnet Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
This is the estate’s top cuvée, made primarily from century-old Grenache vines. It’s definitely concentrated, boasting punched-up levels of red plum and cherry. It’s brash and intense, with peppery, herbal notes above and leathery notes below that add complexity. Give it at least five years in the cellar.
— J.C.
(2/1/2013)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2003 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $35
This is a dusty, softly tannic wine that brings together very ripe fruit with some elegance. Flavors of wood strawberries, cherries, spice and a hint of tobacco all give a sense of complexity. The tannins become dry in the mouth, hinting at ageworthiness. Imported by MacArthur Beverages.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2005 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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Unlike many '05 Rhônes, this is made in a soft, silky, approachable style, marrying brandied cherries with cinnamon and clove and supple tannins. Shows a touch of warmth on the finish. Drink now-2018.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2009 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $45
This is a broad, mouthcoating blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Apricot, tangerine and honey notes dominate the palate, finishing long and just a bit warm. Opt for drinking it over the next 6–9 months.
— J.C.
(10/1/2012)
Domaine Font de Michelle 2006 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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- $39
Although this wine's nose is still going strong--filled with hints of honey and tangerine--the fruit on the palate is fading rapidly. Drink up.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)
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