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South-West of France

Domaine Le Roc - Fronton - La Folle Noire d'Ambat - Rouge - 2022

Characteristics

Country / Region: south-west of France

Vintage: 2022

Name: AOP Fronton

Grape variety: 100% Negrette

Alcohol: 12.5 vol.

Color: Red

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine rated 91/100 by our Committee!

Wine:

Bursting with fruit, the 2022 Red Fronton La Folle Noire d'Ambat opens with a very pure, refined nose featuring smoky and roasted notes, along with macerated black fruits. The palate reveals a juice surrounded by fine tannins, with a concentration that is not too overpowering, creating a quite digestible, precise, and ripe ensemble. A wine to enjoy within the next 3 years, it has a delicious, lightly extracted style. Rated 91/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification in open vats. Aged for 8 to 10 months in 20Hl tuns.

Color:

Intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas in a pure, delicate style with notes of empyreumatic and macerated black fruit.

Palate:

The palate is delicate, with velvety tannins and a moderately concentrated structure. The whole is digestible, precise and ripe.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prime rib, spiced duck aiguillettes, chicken tagine with prunes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Energized by the new generation, Domaine Le Roc is revitalizing Fronton and bringing forth a range of truly captivating wines with strong identities. Grégoire and Anne Ribes now oversee these slopes, championing Negrette and Syrah with a fresh dynamic.

Certified organic and awarded 1 star in the RVF Guide, this estate is an undeniable success in the region. A rejuvenating hotspot that all enthusiasts should explore, especially given the still heavenly prices.