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
Fruit and freshness, modernity and tradition.
Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed before fermentation takes place at a temperature of 28° C for 12 days with daily pumping over for maximum color and flavor extraction. Rack and return is performed twice at the end of the fermentation to completely dissolve the cap and soften the tannins.
Ageing
Malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant fruit character.
Varietals
Carignan : 45%
Grenache noir : 35%
Syrah : 20%
Grenache noir : 35%
Syrah : 20%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/60F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Garnet color with purple reflections.
Nose of fresh spices and red fruits (redcurrant).
The mouth is ample, built on silky tannins.
The freshness of the mouth resonates with the fruit on a long finish, tinged with a fine minerality.
Nose of fresh spices and red fruits (redcurrant).
The mouth is ample, built on silky tannins.
The freshness of the mouth resonates with the fruit on a long finish, tinged with a fine minerality.
Food pairings
Sautéed pork with black mushrooms
Just grilled Catalan sausage
Tome de Savoie 40%.
Just grilled Catalan sausage
Tome de Savoie 40%.
