Domaine De Fontsainte - 2022 - Réserve La Demoiselle - 750 ml.

Subregion: Ventoux

Domaine de Fontsainte Réserve «La Demoiselle» is a thoughtfully made Corbières red from the Languedoc-Roussillon, built around century-old Carignan vines with supporting Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. On the palate it leans toward dark, layered fruit—black cherry and plum—framed by Mediterranean garrigue, crushed wild herbs and an unmistakable savory olive character that speaks to its terroir. The wine carries firm structure and balanced extraction, and a touch of oak aging adds complexity without overwhelming the varietal expression. Typical alcohol sits in the 14–15% range depending on the vintage, giving the wine presence and warmth while retaining a food-friendly backbone. At 750ml, Réserve La Demoiselle is an excellent choice for those who appreciate Old World reds with rustic authenticity and a cultivated, savory profile. This Réserve is made for the table: it meshes effortlessly with grilled lamb, roast pork, Provençal stews, and robust charcuterie, and its briny, herbal notes make it a natural partner for aged sheep or goat cheeses. Drinkers who favor wines with a clear sense of place—those that convey scrubland herbs, stone, and the slightly leathery, olive-stem savory elements of the Languedoc—will find much to admire. The wine’s combination of age-old Carignan vines and classic blends gives it both immediacy for near-term enjoyment and enough structural depth to evolve over several years in bottle. In short, Domaine de Fontsainte Réserve La Demoiselle is a richly textured, savory Corbières red for those seeking authenticity and food-centered pleasure from a reputable domaine.