Dom. Fontanel

This splendid domaine goes from strength to strength, making an impressive array of modern reds and traditional vins doux naturels. Pierre Fontanel is a painstaking grower who gives more thought to every stage of the grape-growing and wine-making process than most. The domaine has now been taken over by a young couple called Elodie and Matthieu Collet, though Pierre remains by their side to aid in continuity.

Producer:	Dom. Fontanel
Country:	France
Region:	Languedoc
Subregion:	Roussillon
City of Origin:	Tautavel
Date Founded:	1864
Owner Name:	Elodie & Matthieu Collet
Vineyard Size:	61.75
Total Annual Production:	60,000 bottles

Property History:

Since 1864, five generations of winemakers have toiled to preserve the ancestral winemaking vocation and bring out the best of the special terroir of this small French area of the northern Catalan country. In 1989, Pierre & Marie-Claude FONTANEIL created the DOMAINE FONTANEL by joining the two families together. Since this date, the wines are recognized in the wine press worldwide. Since 2016, Elodie et Matthieu Collet, both food and Oenology Engineers, continue what has been built.

Owner History:

Elodie and Matthieu COLLET met in the north of France during their master of science studies. They have learnt about wine in Bordeaux (Château Haut-Brion), Champagne (Moet & Chandon) and Loire Valley in France. Matthieu also worked in Prince Michel Vineyard in Virginia beside Brad Hansen, Oenologist from Washington state. They are inspired by terroir and work hard on selective blends and "cuvées".

Wines By Dom. Fontanel

Dom. Fontanel

2010 'l'Age de Pierre' Muscat de Rivesaltes

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Dom. Fontanel

2011 Rivesaltes Ambré

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Dom. Fontanel

2015 Rivesaltes Ambré

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