Château ClamensFronton Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Négrette and the Syrah.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese, poultry or beef.
Taste structure of the Fronton Rouge from the Château Clamens
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fronton Rouge of Château Clamens in the region of South West is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fronton Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Fronton Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Fronton Rouge
The Fronton Rouge of Château Clamens matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of chinese fondue, chaouia lamb or cheeseburger from a to z.
Details and technical informations about Château Clamens's Fronton Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Négrette
Supple, perfumed reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and a round palate, with intense, characteristic aromas of violet, red fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant), liquorice, soft spice and peppery notes. Gourmand finish; best young or short ageing. The near-exclusive star of Fronton AOC north of Toulouse (minimum 50% in blends), also made as expressive rosés. Autochthonous South-West French variety, possibly brought from Cyprus by the Knights Hospitaller.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fronton Rouge from Château Clamens are 2016, 0
Informations about the Château Clamens
The Château Clamens is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Fronton to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fronton
South-West AOC north of Toulouse around its fetish grape: signature Negrette as king red (50-70%) — deep robe with signature notes of violet, peony, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, liquorice, sweet spices and a peppery touch, supple tannins and elegant freshness, moreishness and persistent floral finish. Syrah, Cabernets, Cot, Gamay as backup. Fresh, aromatic rosés equally emblematic. AOC (1975), ~2,000 ha on gravelly terraces, temperate climate.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
