{"product_id":"domaine-de-fondreche-il-etait-une-fois-2018-750ml","title":"Domaine de Fondrèche Il Était une Fois 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine de Fondrèche is owned by Sébastien Vincenti who produces organic wines in Ventoux. Fondrèche is one of the best run if not the finest estate in the Ventoux. Shrewd consumers have been stocking up on these wines for a number of years as they represent terrific values. They all exhibit beautifully pure fruit infused with plenty of Provencal character. According to Robert Parker \"This is the superstar estate of the Côtes du Ventoux\". Sebastien is currently working towards being totally biodynamic. His vineyard of 37 hectares is located on a plateau where the soil, has very good water retention capacities and so gives water to the plant only when it is necessary. Sebastien works organically and is currently in the process of converting the Domaine to being totally biodynamic. Even the sheep manure he uses as fertiliser comes from organically reared sheep. Both in the vineyard and in the cellar everything is carried out according to the lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker, The Wine Advocate (February, 2008) \"Fondreche is the reference point for what can be done in the Côtes du Ventoux. This is a source of sensational wines that still sell for incredibly fair prices, and virtually every one of these selections proves that you don't have to drink luxury-priced Bordeaux, Burgundy or Napa Cabernets to experience the multiple joys of wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntense colour. Opens on notes of raspberry, pepper and garrigue. Beautiful persistence on the palate with aromas of spices and cocoa. A wine that is longer than it is wide and characterised by an incredible finesse,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esilky tannins and a rare freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the top Grenache wine from one of the top producers in the Ventoux, if not the whole Rhone. Take note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIl Etait Une Fois means ‘Once upon a time’. Sebastien started making this wine 10 years ago - when the vines were old enough to create a truly great style of Grenache which tastes like Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vines are now 85 years old and sit on clay-chalk soil, which give an incredible richness and complexity to the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose… wild herbs, pepper and raspberry jump out of the glass. When you taste it it’s soft, pure and velvety, with a long, toasty, mineral finish. It’s so so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you like Chateauneuf du Pape, with an whiff of extra freshness and drinkability, this is right up your street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s a tiny production wine, only made in the best years, and mostly sold in Michelin starred restaurants. So it’s a real coup that you can enjoy it for a relative snip on WineSpark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Fondrèche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975980421344,"sku":"110107","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-fondreche-il-etait-une-fois_1.jpg?v=1663886403","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/domaine-de-fondreche-il-etait-une-fois-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}