Fontaine du ClosChâteau Fontclos Vacqueyras
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Château Fontclos Vacqueyras from the Fontaine du Clos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Château Fontclos Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Château Fontclos Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Château Fontclos Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Château Fontclos Vacqueyras
The Château Fontclos Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef luc lake, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or duck breast with spices, roasted figs with honey and port.
Details and technical informations about Fontaine du Clos's Château Fontclos Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Prc
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity showing understated aromas of citrus, white flowers and herbaceous Dalmatian notes. An airy, rustic profile for early drinking. Preserved for its heritage value, it reflects the rich varietal diversity of the Croatian coast among the studied Dalmatian autochthonous varieties.
Informations about the Fontaine du Clos
The Fontaine du Clos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
