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 monkfish tail with white butter, mascarpone/gorgonzola macaroni gratin or porcini sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontarèche's Vieilles Vignes Sélection.
Discover the grape variety: Pavana
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and supple palate, with simple aromas of red fruit (cherry, raspberry), spices and floral notes. An airy and confidential profile. Grown in small quantities in the province of Vicenza, preserved for its heritage value among rare Venetian autochthonous varieties. An indigenous Italian black variety from Veneto, studied for its genetic interest among ancient north-eastern Italian grape varieties.
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: Musk
A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.
