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.