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
Syrah in an authentic and fresh expression.
In the vineyard
35 hl/ha yield
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing before fermentation in tanks at 28C (82F).
6 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
6 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Advice
Serving
60F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Garnet red colour.
Frank nose, on red fruit and fresh spices. The mouth is ample, rich but remains on a fresh and greedy balance sign of a controlled maturity. It reveals pretty fruity aromas, black olive, slightly minty. The tannins are structuring with a silky texture.
Frank nose, on red fruit and fresh spices. The mouth is ample, rich but remains on a fresh and greedy balance sign of a controlled maturity. It reveals pretty fruity aromas, black olive, slightly minty. The tannins are structuring with a silky texture.
Food pairings
Mushroom omelette
