Château Fontarèche, owned by the De Lamy family since 1957, is located in the Languedoc region, several kilometers far from Lézignan-Corbières. The estate makes a perfect square of 145 ha formed around the Château, which are under the appellation Corbières and Pays d'Oc, on a soil composed of pebbles stones : 17 grape varieties are cultivated in the vineyard. Experienced winemaker Vincent Dubernet was also managing Abbaye de Fontfroide prior to Château Fontarèche.
Presentation
Presentation
Vermentino as a conductor!
Terroir
Vines sink their roots into Graves soil, rich in pebbles
Winemaking
The grapes are pressed after de-stemming.
Ageing
Aged in vat and oak during 12 months.
Varietals
Vermentino : 70%
Sauvignon blanc : 30%
Sauvignon blanc : 30%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°/54°F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Pale yellow with green reflections, a powerful and fresh nose on the white fruit, subtly tropical, tinged with a fine minerality. A fresh and greedy mouth, with the fruits of the nose which resonate on a long finish where a duality is expressed between the freshness of the wine and the sweetness of the fruits.
Food pairings
Iberian pork charcuterie: jamon jabugo, lomo
Tuna or swordfish sushi
Moroccan-style chicken breasts with candied lemon and olives.
Tuna or swordfish sushi
Moroccan-style chicken breasts with candied lemon and olives.
