The Winery Fonjoya of Saint-Saturnin of Languedoc-Roussillon

Winery Fonjoya
The winery offers 79 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Saint-Saturnin in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Winery Fonjoya is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 79 wines for sale in of Saint-Saturnin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

At the heart of the Languedoc wine region, authentically nestled in the picturesque wake of Saint-Saturnin, is a brilliant jewel of wine, the Domaine Fonjoya. It's a majestic vineyard that perpetuates the age-old heritage of wine-making, deftly blending tradition and modernity. To bend down and savour a wine from this domain is to choose to dive into a French oenological heritage, into this terroir of the South of France where each bottle tells the story of the soil from which it comes. At first sight, Domaine Fonjoya presents itself as a dream landscape; a panoramic view of vineyards as far as the eye can see, punctuated by the tranquil beauty of the surrounding nature and the bucolic charm of an old vineyard house. Here, the vine is treated with respect and love, resulting in a fruity wine, rich in fragrances, mirror of its Mediterranean origin. Domaine Fonjoya is managed by a passionate and dedicated family. They have managed to transmit, from generation to generation, the passion for wine and the respect for winemaking traditions. The know-how and the experience gained over the years are undeniably imprinted in each bottle they produce. They distinguish themselves by their love for the trade, their respect for the land and their commitment to an organic and sustainable culture. During a visit to Domaine Fonjoya, each wine is a tasteful discovery. Palates will be seduced by the robust red wine with its intensely fruity aromas, while the delicate white wine will charm with its subtle floral notes. The rosé wines, for their part, are invigorating and perfectly balanced, with a refreshing hint of acidity that sharpens their taste.

Top Winery Fonjoya wines

Looking for the best Winery Fonjoya wines in Saint-Saturnin among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Fonjoya 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 Winery Fonjoya wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Fonjoya

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Fonjoya

How Winery Fonjoya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of daube niçoise, chicken lasagna or veal tagine with carrots and dried apricots.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Fonjoya

In the mouth the red wine of Winery Fonjoya. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Fonjoya

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.62/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Fonjoya.

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

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Saturnin

The wine region of Saint-Saturnin is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Virgile Joly or the Domaine de Malavieille produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Saturnin are Mourvèdre, Merlot and Chasan, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Saturnin often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of black olive, black cherries or earthy.

In the mouth of Saint-Saturnin is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 18 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Saturnin, producing 73 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Saturnin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

The top pink wines of Winery Fonjoya

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Fonjoya

How Winery Fonjoya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of chinese bowl, magic cake cheese quiche or kale chips.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Fonjoya

In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Fonjoya. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Fonjoya

  • 2019With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2016With an average score of 2.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Fonjoya.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top white wines of Winery Fonjoya

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Fonjoya

How Winery Fonjoya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, vegan leek and tofu quiche or moist parmesan steak.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Fonjoya

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Fonjoya. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Fonjoya

  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Fonjoya.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration

Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Fonjoya

Planning a wine route in the of Saint-Saturnin? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Fonjoya.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

News about Winery Fonjoya and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bray

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Azé

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The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration

Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.