Domaine FontchêneCuvée Aupiho
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Chardonnay, the Marsanne and the Roussanne.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
The Cuvée Aupiho of the Domaine Fontchêne is in the top 10 of wines of Alpilles.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Aupiho
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Aupiho
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Aupiho
The Cuvée Aupiho of Domaine Fontchêne matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of special' tagliatelle carbonara, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or my chef's pot.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Fontchêne's Cuvée Aupiho.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Aupiho from Domaine Fontchêne are 2019, 0, 2018
Informations about the Domaine Fontchêne
The Domaine Fontchêne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Alpilles to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alpilles
The wine region of Alpilles is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Trévallon or the Domaine de Trévallon produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alpilles are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alpilles often reveals types of flavors of peach, black fruits or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of cassis, clove or mushroom.
The wine region of Méditerranée
Méditérranée is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of the South-eastern coast of France, roughly corresponding to the wine region of Provence but also including Part of the Rhône Valley. The PGI shares its territory with multiple AOC appellations as varied as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Provence. The PGI Méditérranée catchment area extends over 10 departments (including the two on the island of Corsica), as well as smaller parts of the Isère, Loire and Rhône departments. Viticulture is essential to the culture and economy of this part of France.
The word of the wine: Old
This term can have several meanings, but generally refers to a wine that is several years old and has been aged in the bottle after having been in the barrel.
