Domaine Font Sarade is located in the South of France, in Vacqueyras, a small Provencal village protected by the Dentelles de Montmirail, a stone's throw from the picturesque village of Gigondas. The story begins in 1936, with René Devine, who cultivates 10 hectares of vines and sells his wine in barrels to local wine merchants. His son André took over in 1983, and gave the name Font Sarade to the estate, which means "Closed Fountain" or "Dry Quarter" in Provencal. His daughter Agnès joined him in 2002, an
Presentation
Presentation
Les Hauts de la Ponche, the emblematic and historic cuvée of the estate, has a purplish color, with aromas of red fruits and garrigue.
It represents the perfect balance of our terroirs. It can be enjoyed young depending on the vintage and can be kept for 10 years or more.
It represents the perfect balance of our terroirs. It can be enjoyed young depending on the vintage and can be kept for 10 years or more.
Location
18 hectares located in the north of the commune of Vacqueyras, on the Ponche plateau.
Terroir
Terroir of clayey marl and rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
The yield is 50hl/ha.
Winemaking
Hand picked, destemmed, vatting for 20 to 25 days at low temperature
low temperature. Daily pumping over.
low temperature. Daily pumping over.
Ageing
Concrete vats for 12 to 14 months.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 50%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Syrah : 25%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Syrah : 25%
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 10 to 15 years
Tasting
Purple color, with aromas of very ripe red fruits and garrigue. It can be enjoyed young depending on the vintage and can be kept for 10 years or more. To be served with game, meat in sauce, cheese and chocolate.
Food pairings
Red meats, meats in sauce, game, cheeses.
Reviews
"2020 : 92 pts"
