Winery Abbaye de FontfroideOcellus Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Marsanne and the Vermentino.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Ocellus Blanc from the Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ocellus Blanc of Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ocellus Blanc of Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Ocellus Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Ocellus Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Ocellus Blanc
The Ocellus Blanc of Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of tuscan linguine, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or baked chicken.
Details and technical informations about Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide's Ocellus Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ocellus Blanc from Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide are 2011, 2015, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide
The Winery Abbaye de Fontfroide is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Amber
(1) A colour close to amber, sometimes taken on by white wines aged for a long time, or by oxidising prematurely. (2) A term used on the label to designate white Rivesaltes aged for at least thirty months in an oxidizing environment.
