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
It was in 1682 that Château Fontarèche was bought by Pierre Mignard from the Archdiocese of Narbonne. The De Lamy family represents the 9th generation at the head of this great thousand-year-old estate.
Terroir
Gravel clay soil
In the vineyard
35 hl per hectare yield.
Winemaking
Traditional maceration for Mourvèdre and Syrah, with crushing and destemming. No sulfites added during vinification.
Carbonic maceration (whole bunches) for Carignan and Piquepoul Noir
Carbonic maceration (whole bunches) for Carignan and Piquepoul Noir
Ageing
Aged for 12 months : 30% in stainless steel vats, 70% in new French oak barrels and 1 wine.
Varietals
Carignan : 45%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Piquepoul : 10%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Piquepoul : 10%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
60F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Bright ruby color.
The nose develops mixed aromas of black fruits and spices. The woody fragrances are fresh, slightly roasted. The attack is frank and ample, followed by a tasty mouth offering a nice tension. The fresh aromas of black fruits are dressed in delicate toasted notes. The tannins are fine and delicately structure the mouth. The finish is long, on a pleasant freshness, opening this wine to audacious gastronomic combinations.
The nose develops mixed aromas of black fruits and spices. The woody fragrances are fresh, slightly roasted. The attack is frank and ample, followed by a tasty mouth offering a nice tension. The fresh aromas of black fruits are dressed in delicate toasted notes. The tannins are fine and delicately structure the mouth. The finish is long, on a pleasant freshness, opening this wine to audacious gastronomic combinations.
Food pairings
Grilled Iberian pork pluma
Veal rice with morels
Veal rice with morels
