2007 Fondreche Syrah “Persia” Cotes du Venteux
Robert Parker’s given the most recent vintage of Fondreche Syrah “Persia” Cotes du Venteux 91 points. Here’s what he has to say about it:
“The 100% Syrah cuvee, the 2007 Persia (red) exhibits wonderful bacon fat, roasted meat, smoked herbs, incense, and plenty of blackberry and cassis fruit. Dense, chewy, full-bodied, but lush, with silky tannins and good acidity, this brilliant wine should drink well for 5-6 years as well. Both of these wines actually showed even better this year than they did last year.” (10/09) 14.5% abv
It is, indeed, magnificent although, to be honest, I prefer the 2005 (we still have one bottle left of this) which is more subtle and nuanced and which is drinking very well now.
