Domaine FontanelRivesaltes Ambré
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rivesaltes Ambré of Domaine Fontanel in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, caramel or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, nutty or honey.
Food and wine pairings with Rivesaltes Ambré
Pairings that work perfectly with Rivesaltes Ambré
Original food and wine pairings with Rivesaltes Ambré
The Rivesaltes Ambré of Domaine Fontanel matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of salmon steaks with cream sauce, fish paella or roast turkey in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Fontanel's Rivesaltes Ambré.
Discover the grape variety: Monarch
Colourful, structured reds with a deep purple colour, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices and balsamic notes. Modern disease-resistant profile. Grown in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the UK for organic and northern vineyards, part of the new generation of disease-resistant varieties. German black hybrid variety obtained in Freiburg.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rivesaltes Ambré from Domaine Fontanel are 2007, 2001, 2000, 2003
Informations about the Domaine Fontanel
The Domaine Fontanel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
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: Magnum
Bottle with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
