Domaine LerysFustat Fitou
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Fustat Fitou from the Domaine Lerys
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fustat Fitou of Domaine Lerys in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fustat Fitou
Pairings that work perfectly with Fustat Fitou
Original food and wine pairings with Fustat Fitou
The Fustat Fitou of Domaine Lerys matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), pasta with asparagus and chicken or veal paupiettes with forestry sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lerys's Fustat Fitou.
Discover the grape variety: Criolla grande
Light reds with a pale ruby robe, soft tannins, and an airy palate, with simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and floral notes. Accessible, easy-drinking profile. Grown mainly in Mendoza, contributing to Argentine table wines and economical blends. An Argentine black variety descended from grapes brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, vigorous and productive.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fustat Fitou from Domaine Lerys are 2013, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Domaine Lerys
The Domaine Lerys is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Fitou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fitou
Languedoc's 1st red AOC (1948), realm of Carignan on 2 separated entities (maritime Leucate lagoon, mountainous Mont Tauch). Signature powerful structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, liquorice, pepper and schistous mineral touch, firm tannins and warm mouth — sunny ageing wines (5-15 years). Grenache brings finesse and fruit, Syrah spice, Mourvèdre depth. Schist and limestone soils over ~2,500 ha.
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: Evolved
Said of a wine showing by its colour (tuilé in the case of reds, amber in the case of whites), its aromas or its structure that it is nearing the end of its peak and needs to be drunk quickly.
