The Domaine de Fontsaint of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Fontsaint - Corbières
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 237 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine de Fontsaint is one of the best wineries to follow in Corbières.. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Fontsaint wines

Looking for the best Domaine de Fontsaint wines in Corbières among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Fontsaint wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de Fontsaint wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de Fontsaint

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Fontsaint

How Domaine de Fontsaint wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, pasta with sausage or moroccan veal tagine from hanane.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Fontsaint

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Fontsaint. often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de Fontsaint. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de Fontsaint.

  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.

The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

News about Domaine de Fontsaint and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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