Domaine La Fourmone is a family story dating back to 1765. The estate was taken over by the Combe family in 1910. Located in the Dentelles de Montmirail, Marie-Thérèse Combe, 4th generation, and her children, Albin and Florentine, 5th generation, craft terroir-driven and authentic wines in the Vacqueyras and Gigondas Crus.The name “Fourmone” comes from Fromentum (wheat), once grown on the land before the family switched to viticulture, better suited to the region’s climate. The wheat on the label remains t
Presentation
Location
"Fleurantine" terroir - southern edge of the Cone des Font des Papes.
Terroir
Light beige sandy-clay silts with small limestone fragments.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification in stainless steel vat.
Ageing
Aged for 6 months, partly in vats and partly in oak barrels.
Varietals
Grenache Noir Blanc : 70%
Clairette : 30%
Clairette : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products. No..
Advice
Serving
12°C / 54°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Whiffs of toast and vanilla are lifted by blossom and tangerine in this fullbodied, invigorating and tonic luscious blend. Aged in oak, it’s silky in texture and has a rounded acidity and richness of body that’s pleasing. enetrating white-peach and pineapple flavors are catapulted by vibrant lemon acidity and accents of fresh herb and white blossoms that linger on the finish.
Food pairings
Fish, crustacees, poultry in white sauce, local cheese.
