The Domaine Fond Croze of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley

Domaine Fond Croze
The winery offers 26 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 707 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône méridional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Fond Croze is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône méridional.. It offers 26 wines for sale in of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Fond Croze wines

Looking for the best Domaine Fond Croze wines in Rhône méridional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Fond Croze wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Fond Croze wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Domaine Fond Croze

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Fond Croze

How Domaine Fond Croze wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of boeuf en daube, brandade of cod from nimes or chicken tagine with apricots and almonds.

Discovering the wine region of Rhône méridional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

The top white wines of Domaine Fond Croze

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Fond Croze

How Domaine Fond Croze wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of moist parmesan steak, lasagne with two salmons or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Fond Croze

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Fond Croze. often reveals types of flavors of peach, butter or apricot and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Fond Croze. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Fond Croze

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.44/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Fond Croze.

  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top red wines of Domaine Fond Croze

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Fond Croze

How Domaine Fond Croze wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or rabbit with white wine and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Fond Croze

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Fond Croze. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, coffee or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Fond Croze. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Fond Croze

  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Fond Croze.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Merlot
  • Viognier

The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation

Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Fond Croze

Planning a wine route in the of Rhône méridional? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Fond Croze.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine Fond Croze and wines from the region

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

Théo and Paul Merlin are winegrowers at the Domaine Merlin, they emphasizes the characteristics of the appellation Mâcon La Roche Vineuse. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogn ...

What style should one expect from a good Chablis by Debra MEIBURG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In 80-second clip, Debra MEIBURG answers the question of an Internet user : what style should one expect from a good Chablis ? #Chablis #PureChablis ...

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation

Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.