Domaine Font-Sane

Famille Cunty-Peysson

In the heart of Gigondas vineyards (Rhône Valley), one of the most prestigious southern Côtes du Rhone growths, lies the Domaine de Font-Sane since 1860. The know-how handed down from generation to generation draws the very best from the terroirs, and the marriage of tradition and state-of-the-art techniques. The Domaine is about 16 hectares (39 acres) divided into Gigondas and Ventoux. From the Domaine itself, you can see protected by the majestic rock faces of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the little village of Gigondas. Domaine de Font-Sane has opted for a sustainable culture. Fertilization is done every year by adding organic compost. These natural products help maintain the humus levels and promote good exchanges between the soil and the plant, and quality is always preferred over quantity. In order to better take into account the environment, they are considering conversion to organic farming within the next few years.

Website: www.font-sane.com

Famille Cunty-Peysson

Véronique Cunty-Peysson and her husband, Bernard, have been perpetuating this wine-making know-how, and thus contributing to the defense and reputation of these great wines. Their son, Romain, who recently arrived on the estate after a Master's in International Wine Business, handles the commercial sector in France and abroad. The name of the domaine comes from the name of one of the terraces, Fontsaine, which means “healthy fountain.”

€25.50

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Gigondas Tradition 2021

Beautiful garnet color, clear and bright. The nose has notes of clove, licorice, ripe berries and plum. Concentrated in the mouth with a charming sweetness and fine tannins. The Tradition is a fine wine with a long length and dedicated to a long life. Perfect accompany of red meat especially lamb, stew or game.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Domaine Font-Sane		Powerful & Robust
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€15.95

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Ventoux Vieilles Vignes 2023

Fine deep red colour with purple edge. The smell and taste betray the high proportion of syrah in this wine. Lots of dark fruit and something spicy. Fine, soft tannins and a nice, ripe and full aftertaste.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Domaine Font-Sane		Round & Friendly
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

French Wines

Many famous and very special wines are made in France. It is perhaps the wine country with the greatest wines and grapes. From the north east to the border with Spain, wines are made from many different grape varieties. Wine is part of the country's culture and a meal without wine is unthinkable here. French wine regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Loire, Alsace, Jura and Languedoc are just a few of the unique wine regions that can be found in the country.

French red wine

The main grapes for red wine in France are, without wanting to discredit any other grape variety: pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah. Pinot noir is the grape variety of Burgundy and great French wines such as Volnay, Pommard, Corton and Clos de Vougeot are made from this grape variety. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are mainly planted in Bordeaux, the region of Saint-Emilion and Margaux. Finally, Syrah is the basis for the great wines from the northern Rhône, such as the famous wines Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage.

French White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine are Loire, Burgundy and Alsace. Three wine regions located further north in France. Here, French wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and riesling, but also from lesser-known varieties such as aligoté, chasselas, gewurztraminer and melon de bourgogne. Chardonnay is the basis for the white wines from Burgundy and in the Loire there are fine examples of the sauvignon grape from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, for example.

French sparkling wines

In addition to the still wines, France is of course known for the sparkling wines that are made in Champagne, of course, but also in the Loire, Jura, Alsace and Burgundy. In Champagne, chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier form the basis of sparkling wines made with the classic second fermentation in the bottle. We offer you several sparkling wines from France, most of which are certified organic and are perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to various dishes.