Domaine de FontsaintCorbières
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Corbières from the Domaine de Fontsaint
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corbières of Domaine de Fontsaint in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Corbières of Domaine de Fontsaint in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Corbières
The Corbières of Domaine de Fontsaint matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of cornish pasties, the corsican soup or caramelized lamb mice.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontsaint's Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Oeillade noire
Light and fruity reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby robe, smooth tannins, an airy palate with moderate acidity, and aromas of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), soft spices and floral notes. Accessible southern profile. Preserved for its heritage value, surviving in a few southern French plots; studied for its ampelographic interest. Native French black variety from Provence and Languedoc, identical to Cinsault according to some analyses.
Informations about the Domaine de Fontsaint
The Domaine de Fontsaint is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 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: Tasting
Sensory analysis of the wine according to a precise procedure and steps, using an appropriate vocabulary.
