 |  | Château Fonscolombe Esquisse | Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence 2020 Provence, France 12.5% ABV | Regular Price: $16 |  |
When the weather turns warm outside, the shelves inside the Princeton Corkscrew turn pink with rosé! Yes, it's finally that time of year! Say it with me: Rosé all day, Rosé all day! I've been waiting since last fall to fire up the grill, open a bottle of rosé on my porch and get lost in the rosé state of mind. There is nothing like uncorking a bottle and seeing that shimmering hue of pink, smelling the gentle aromas of berries, stone fruits and herbs that enticingly waft from the glass and sipping the embodiment of deliciousness and refreshment: it is the greatest simple pleasure in the world of wine. And the first bottle I reached for this year was the Château Fonscolombe Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé, a gorgeous wine that immediately sent me reeling with delight! Pop a cork, sit back, relax and enjoy the beginning of rosé season!!! |
| Château de Fonscolombe  Located in Aix-en-Provence, Château de Fonscolombe has a long history of viticulture: the Phoenicians first planted vines on the property in the 600's BCE, followed by the Romans, whose evidence can still be found among the vines; it is not uncommon for workers to unearth ancient tiles or terracotta. Today, the estate is owned and operated by the Thiéblin family, who have restructured the cellar and vineyards and increased the area under vine to 80 hectares. The vineyards are in the extreme north of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, on the limestone foothills of the Trevaresse and terraces of the Durance River, where the vines grow in predominantly shallow, stony and sandy clay-limestone soils over a limestone rock which breaks through the surface in some plots. The hot and sunny Mediterranean climate is tempered by the cooling effects of the Mistral and breezes from the Alps, which, combined with the different soil types, create gorgeous wines of freshness, balance and energy. |
Thirst-Quenching and Inviting  The 2020 Château de Fonscolombe is a blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines that average 50 years of age. Since the vineyards are farther inland, the vines benefit from a cooler climate than along the coast which, combined with the limestone soils, helps give the refreshment and spine of zesty acidity to this beautiful Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé. In the glass, the wine displays a light salmon color with a pale, water-white rim. The nose is expressive with enchanting aromas of ripe alpine strawberry, honeydew melon and a touch of tropical fruits that add to the bouquet, alongside an intriguing note of river stones. On the palate, the wine delivers wonderful freshness and energy perfectly balanced with the concentration of ripe, lively fruit flavors and an added floral element to complement its stony minerality. The finish is thirst-quenching and inviting, calling you back to the glass for another engaging sip. Perfect to enjoy with the friendly spring weather, the Fonscolombe rosé pairs beautifully with fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil tossed with garlic and herbs, grilled shrimp and vegetable skewers or a fresh piece of pan-roasted fish. |
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| Usually $16, take advantage of 10% off 1-5 bottles ($14.40/BTL), 15% off 6-11 bottles ($13.60/BTL) and 20% off 12+ bottles ($12.80/BTL) for this week only (5/9/22 through 5/15/22). Eat Well, Drink Well
Laurent
Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop
2020 Château Fonscolombe Esquisse Regular Price Corkscrew Price One Bottle $16 $14.40 10% Off  Six Bottles $96 $81.60($13.60/BTL) 15% Off Twelve Bottles $192 $153.60($12.80/BTL) 20% Off | | | | In case you missed our last offer... | Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc | 2019 Burgundy, France Click here for their story... |  | Regular Price: $39
10% off 1-5 bottles: $35.10/BTL
15% off 6-11 bottles: $33.15/BTL
20% off 12+ bottles: $31.20/BTL 
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