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 duo of great South of France grape varieties.
Varietals
Roussanne : 60%
Grenache blanc : 40%
Grenache blanc : 40%
Advice
Serving
60F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Gray gold color with green reflections.
Generous nose combining white-fleshed fruit and floral notes.
The mouth is full and fresh, on the white fruit, some toasted nuances and a long airy and slightly suave finish.
Generous nose combining white-fleshed fruit and floral notes.
The mouth is full and fresh, on the white fruit, some toasted nuances and a long airy and slightly suave finish.
Food pairings
Smoked salmon in thick slices
Mediterranean prawns flambéed with Pastis
Tagine of Lamb with vegetables.
Mediterranean prawns flambéed with Pastis
Tagine of Lamb with vegetables.
