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Château de Fonscolombes 1969 – Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence

Nestled in a listed 30-hectare park, Château de Fonscolombes is more than just a wine estate — it is a historic site dating back to the 18th century, where the Provençal art of living flourishes. Located near Aix-en-Provence, the estate combines architectural heritage with winemaking tradition, its vines growing on sun-drenched clay-limestone soils tempered by the Mistral wind.

The 1969 vintage, now rare and mature, reflects a more artisanal era of winemaking. Wines from that year in Provence were often modest in ripeness and display a certain rustic charm. If well-preserved, a bottle of Fonscolombes 1969 can reveal evolved aromas with strong tertiary notes: leather, dried leaves, candied fruit, truffle, and hints of wild herbs. On the palate, the wine is soft and delicate, with fully integrated tannins, offering a light yet contemplative tasting experience.

Though Provence is now best known for its rosés, this aged red from Château de Fonscolombes serves as a rare and meaningful witness to the region’s winemaking history. It is best enjoyed with traditional Provençal cuisine — or simply as a time capsule, appreciated for the story it tells.

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