Château FontjoncouseCorbières Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Corbières Rouge from the Château Fontjoncouse
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corbières Rouge of Château Fontjoncouse in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Corbières Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Corbières Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Corbières Rouge
The Corbières Rouge of Château Fontjoncouse matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, soy and shrimp noodles or roast pork with onions and honey.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontjoncouse's Corbières Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Montepulciano
Powerful, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, supple but present tannins and fresh acidity, showing intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, sweet spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. Round, generous palate, approachable young. Also in luscious rosés. Absolute star of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC (rosé) and Colline Teramane DOCG, pillar of the Marche (Conero DOCG). Autochthonous Abruzzo variety, one of the most planted in Italy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Corbières Rouge from Château Fontjoncouse are 2012
Informations about the Château Fontjoncouse
The Château Fontjoncouse is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: Perfume
A pleasant scent most commonly associated with the world of flowers.
