Winery Henri RebourseauGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' from the Winery Henri Rebourseau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' of Winery Henri Rebourseau in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' of Winery Henri Rebourseau in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or red cherry.
Food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'
Pairings that work perfectly with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'
Original food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'
The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' of Winery Henri Rebourseau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, calf's head with sauce ravigote or mixed paella valenciana.
Details and technical informations about Winery Henri Rebourseau's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' from Winery Henri Rebourseau are 2006, 2005, 2002, 2016 and 2001.
Informations about the Winery Henri Rebourseau
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The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'
The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' is located in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Joseph Roty or the Domaine Bruno Clair produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of plum, black cherries or vanilla.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
