Simple, light, fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity. Understated aromas of red fruits. Discrete rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; it reflects the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the French vineyard and is among the heritage varieties under study. A rare French black grape, once grown in the centre-east.

Informations about the Winery Fontaine

The winery offers 3 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Winery Fontaine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 3000 of of Saumur wines

In the top 2500 of other wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Saumur

Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.

The wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.