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 as the keystone, Piquepoul Noir as an enhancer.
The term Vieilles Vignes relates to Carignan and Piquepoul Noir whose average age is over 30 years.
The term Vieilles Vignes relates to Carignan and Piquepoul Noir whose average age is over 30 years.
Winemaking
Syrah, Mourvèdre : crushed and destemmed, fermented at a temperature of 28°C (82°F)
Carignan, Piquepoul Noir : carbonic maceration
Carignan, Piquepoul Noir : carbonic maceration
Ageing
Aged in stainless steel tank
Varietals
Carignan : 40%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 20%
Piquepoul : 5%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 20%
Piquepoul : 5%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Garnet red colour.
The intense nose presents aromas of black fruits and sweet spices. The attack is frank and ample, giving the wine a fine gastronomic presence. The mouth is full, with an aromatic freshness. The Syrah gives to this wine a fruitiness, and the delicate tannins that structure the palate reveal the original and remarkable tannic signature of the Piquepoul Noir. The finish is fresh and greedy, giving the possibility to enjoys this wine by itself as well as with a meal.
The intense nose presents aromas of black fruits and sweet spices. The attack is frank and ample, giving the wine a fine gastronomic presence. The mouth is full, with an aromatic freshness. The Syrah gives to this wine a fruitiness, and the delicate tannins that structure the palate reveal the original and remarkable tannic signature of the Piquepoul Noir. The finish is fresh and greedy, giving the possibility to enjoys this wine by itself as well as with a meal.
Food pairings
Wild sea bass, grilled with scales, stuffed with fennel Pork cheeks with aged Munster beer.
