The Domaine des Fontaines is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Chénas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine des Fontaines wines in Chénas among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Fontaines 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 des Fontaines wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine des Fontaines wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ), locro criollo (argentina) or quiche with mixed vegetables.
In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Fontaines. is a with a nice freshness.
Chénas is a small appellation of red wines produced in an area of northern Beaujolais that is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais. It takes its name from the oak forests that once dotted the surrounding hillsides, an area that is now home to a sea of Gamay vines. Chénas wines are among the heaviest in the Beaujolais, and are known for their Floral">floral and earthyCharacter and their ability to age. Chénas is, along with Moulin-a-Vent, one of the most renowned crus of the Beaujolais, and the best examples can be kept for up to ten years.
The Chénas Vineyard is located on the slopes of Mont Remont, between the borders of Julienas and Moulin-a-Vent. The 290 hectares (700 ac) of Chénas vineyards are divided between the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments. The town of Chénas itself is located in the Moulin-a-Vent wine area, which is confusing because the boundaries of the appellation have changed over time. As a result, only certain vineyards located in the commune of Chénas can be used for the production of Chénas wine.
Planning a wine route in the of Chénas? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Fontaines.
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Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
