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
A colorful expression of the grape variety.
In the vineyard
35 hL/ha yield
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing bore fermentation in tanks.
6 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
6 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 100%
Advice
Serving
60F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Deep ruby red, almost black.
A nose that blends black fruit with notes of ripe pepper and fresh spices. The mouth is full and reveals a remarkable freshness.
The well-present tannins are elegant and accompany a long finish that resonates with fruit and spices.
A nose that blends black fruit with notes of ripe pepper and fresh spices. The mouth is full and reveals a remarkable freshness.
The well-present tannins are elegant and accompany a long finish that resonates with fruit and spices.
Food pairings
Grilled Iberian pork pluma
Veal rice with morels
Veal rice with morels
