Château FontarècheVieilles Vignes Sélection
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 Vieilles Vignes Sélection from the Château Fontarèche
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Sélection of Château Fontarèche in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Sélection of Château Fontarèche in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or plum and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, chocolate or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Sélection
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Sélection
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Sélection
The Vieilles Vignes Sélection of Château Fontarèche matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, macaroni and cheese gratin or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontarèche's Vieilles Vignes Sélection.
Discover the grape variety: Catarratto bianco lucido
Lively, fruity whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with more pronounced acidity than Catarratto Comune, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon, citron), white flowers and Mediterranean notes. Used as a single varietal or in blends, it is the base of many Sicilia DOC whites and traditional Marsala DOC. A variation of the indigenous Sicilian Catarratto with tighter clusters and shiny berries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Sélection from Château Fontarèche are 2010, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2017.
Informations about the Château Fontarèche
The Château Fontarèche is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
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: Wirehood
Flexible metal fastener used to hold the cork of champagne bottles.
