The Domaine des Fontnobles of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley

Domaine des Fontnobles - Gigondas
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 54 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine des Fontnobles is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Fontnobles wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Fontnobles wines in Vacqueyras among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Fontnobles 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 Fontnobles wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Fontnobles

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Fontnobles

How Domaine des Fontnobles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, lamb kleftiko (greek) or duck parmentier with ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Fontnobles

In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Fontnobles. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Fontnobles

  • 2014With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Fontnobles.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.

In the mouth of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 292 estates and châteaux in the of Vacqueyras, producing 569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Fontnobles

Planning a wine route in the of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Fontnobles.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine des Fontnobles and wines from the region

Walls: Vacqueyras 2015 vs 2016 – how are they drinking now?

When most winemakers retire, their most important legacy is the wines they made, tucked away in cellars around the world. But Serge Férigoule of Domaine le Sang des Cailloux leaves more than just his superlative red and white Vacqueyras. Diary of a winemaker Every day of his working life, Serge took notes of climatic observations from his vineyards, filling stacks of notebooks. They will provide an invaluable insight into a changing climate for generations to come. Scroll down to see Matt Walls& ...

Walls: Gigondas 2013 and 2014 – time to drink up?

I clearly remember the summer of 2014 in the Rhône. We were there on holiday, staying not far from the hill of Hermitage. It rained incessantly, I got tonsillitis and we had to rush our two-year-old son to hospital with a severed thumb. It wasn’t the best holiday we’ve ever had. That wet summer of 2014 also made an indelible impression on the wines. The 2013 vintage wasn’t without its challenges either – it was certainly unlucky for some. Positioned between the excellent 2012 and 2015, the 2013s ...

Rhône Valley Wine Tour with Matt Walls

We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region.   Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...

The word of the wine: Density per hectare

Number of vines per hectare. For the same yield, a vine planted with 3,000 vines per hectare bears many more bunches (per vine) than a vine planted with 10,000. The grapes will therefore be less rich in sugar and polyphenols (tannins, aromas...).