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 wild beauty : Alicante Bouschet is a grape variety with colored pulp and naturally very tasty fruit.
In the vineyard
50 years-old vines.
40 hl per hectare yield.
40 hl per hectare yield.
Winemaking
Alicante is de-stemmed and then delicately crushed before being put in vats for fermentation
Carignan comes from our carbonic maceration tank.
8 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Carignan comes from our carbonic maceration tank.
8 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 70%
Carignan : 30%
Carignan : 30%
Advice
Serving
60F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Impenetrable dark ruby color.
The attack on the palate is firm, solid and warm, followed by a more slender and svelte structure which lets the tannins express themselves with all their vigor. The finish reveals a very ripe fruitiness reminiscent of plum jam and sweet spices while having a stretched style.
Ideal wine for convivial meals and grills.
The attack on the palate is firm, solid and warm, followed by a more slender and svelte structure which lets the tannins express themselves with all their vigor. The finish reveals a very ripe fruitiness reminiscent of plum jam and sweet spices while having a stretched style.
Ideal wine for convivial meals and grills.
Food pairings
Grilled Iberian pork pluma
Veal rice with morels
Veal rice with morels
