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.
In the vineyard
Set out on a former terrace of the Orbieu river, the vines are rooted in gravelly soil with a wealth of pebbles, offering the balance sought-after in a vineyard: soil that creates mild water stress during some stages of grape ripening.
Winemaking
On arrival at the winery, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. The Viognier grapes are macerated on the skins to extract aroma and flavor compounds from the skins, and to add body to the wine. Fermentation takes places in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Racking is then carried out with the fine lees to add texture and weight to the wine.
Ageing
Aged in vat during 10 months.
Varietal
Viognier : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Pale gold color.
The nose presents notes of lychee, fresh apricot with delicate expressions of white flowers.
The palate is delicate and full, with aromas of white fruit, slightly suave sensation.
A pleasant freshness gives an airy and refreshing finish on the finish.
The nose presents notes of lychee, fresh apricot with delicate expressions of white flowers.
The palate is delicate and full, with aromas of white fruit, slightly suave sensation.
A pleasant freshness gives an airy and refreshing finish on the finish.
