Domaine Fontanille HautLe Clair Obscur
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 Le Clair Obscur from the Domaine Fontanille Haut
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Clair Obscur of Domaine Fontanille Haut in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Le Clair Obscur
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Clair Obscur
Original food and wine pairings with Le Clair Obscur
The Le Clair Obscur of Domaine Fontanille Haut matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, pork sautéed with chinese noodles or piccata with cheese.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Fontanille Haut's Le Clair Obscur.
Discover the grape variety: São Mamede
Fresh, fruity whites for early drinking, with a pale golden hue, light palate and moderate acidity, showing aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, white fruits (apple, pear) and herbal notes. Confidential heritage profile. A rare variety preserved for its patrimonial interest in southern Portugal. Rare Portuguese white grape grown in the Alentejo, around the Serra de São Mamede.
Informations about the Domaine Fontanille Haut
The Domaine Fontanille Haut is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
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: Presses
The juice that results from pressing the grapes after fermentation. At the end of the maceration, the vats are emptied, the first juice obtained is called the free-run wine and the marc remaining at the bottom of the vat is then pressed to give the press wine. We say more quickly "the presses". Their quality varies according to the vintage and the maceration. A too vigorous extraction releases the tannins of pips and the wine of press can then prove to be very astringent. Often the winemaker raises it separately, deciding later whether or not to incorporate it totally or partially into the grand vin.
