A month-long maceration and year in 500-liter French oak give this Rhône blend a round, suave structure that lets black fruit and chocolate speak without fanfare. The nose develops delicate notes of stewed dark fruit with a whisper of vanilla; the palate follows with black-fruit intensity and a hint of passion fruit. Family-owned since Charles Long planted post. World War I, Domaine Fond Croze knows how to let terroir and time do the work.
Winemaker Notes
Manual harvest, vinification of more than 1 month. Aging in French oak barrels of 500 Liters for one year.
Professional Ratings
93
Decanter
91
Jeb Dunnuck
90
James Suckling
About the Producer
Domaine Fond Croze is truly a family business – any and all of the family are likely to be at the cave when you go to visit.
Charles Long first purchased land outside Saint Roman de Malegarde after returning from World War I. His son, Raymond, expanded the vineyards once he started full-time in the business and today, Raymond’s sons Bruno (the winemaker) and Daniel (the vineyard manager) are the 3rd generation. All aspects of winemaking is supervised by Philippe Cambie, who is considered to be among the world’s best winemakers by Robert Parker.
The Longs produce a wide range of honest and unpretentious wines from their 70 hectares. From 2009, Domaine Fond-Croze follows organic methods.
Domaine Fond Croze Côtes du Rhône Villages Vaison-la-Romaine “Les Vieux Ceps de Raymond”
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