Château de FonscolombeCoteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Château de Fonscolombe's Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay de Bouze
Intensely coloured and simple reds with an opaque purple colour, supple tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, with discreet aromas of red fruits. A teinturier profile. Once used to intensify the colour of Burgundy blends, now marginal, it survives in a few Burgundy plots and ampelographic collections for its heritage value. Teinturier variation of Gamay obtained in the village of Bouze-lès-Beaune in Burgundy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence from Château de Fonscolombe are 2018
Informations about the Château de Fonscolombe
The Château de Fonscolombe is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Provençal AOC between the Durance, Rhône, Mediterranean and Sainte-Victoire, 70% rosés. Fresh, fruity rosés with signature notes of strawberry, grapefruit, white peach, flowers and a garrigue touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the sunny Provençal aperitif. Supple reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon (spice, density, structure). Whites Rolle (Vermentino) and Clairette, ample with white flowers.
The wine region of Provence
World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.
The word of the wine: Smell
A generic term for both unpleasant and pleasant odours known as perfumes. In the world of tasting, the term aroma is more commonly used.
