Chateau Fontaine - Pinot Noir

Chateau FontainePinot Noir

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pinot Noir of Chateau Fontaine is a red wine from the region of Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Details and technical informations about Chateau Fontaine's Pinot Noir.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Pinot Noir - 0
In the top 100 of of Leelanau Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Pinot Noir from Chateau Fontaine are 0

Informations about the Chateau Fontaine

The winery offers 17 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Leelanau Peninsula in the region of Michigan

The Chateau Fontaine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Leelanau Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Michigan
In the top 65000 of of United States wines
In the top 600 of of Leelanau Peninsula wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 450000 wines of the world

The wine region of Leelanau Peninsula

The wine region of Leelanau Peninsula is located in the region of Michigan of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine M. Lawrence or the Domaine Verterra produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leelanau Peninsula are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.


The wine region of Michigan

Michigan is a state in the Midwestern United States, located between Great Lakes Huron and Michigan, along the northern border of the United States with Canada. Grape wine production in the state focuses on cool Climate vinifera varieties, while fruit wine production is also significant. The state is also known for its craft breweries and a growing spirits industry. Riesling has quickly become the most important noble grape, supported by varieties such as Pinot blanc, pinot grigio and Gewurztraminer.

The word of the wine: Paste

Characteristic of a thick and heavy wine with sticky tannins.

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