Domaine de Fontavin - Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Domaine de FontavinCuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin is a red wine from the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.

Taste structure of the Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from the Domaine de Fontavin

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.

Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

The Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of harira algerian soup, quick beef bourguignon or quick coconut milk chicken.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontavin's Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge.

Winemaker
Agathe
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon-Rytos

An interspecific cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Bianca obtained in Italy and in 2002 by the University of Udine and the Institute of Applied Genetics. It should not be confused with the sauvignon-kretos. It can be found in Germany, Poland, ... in France it is almost unknown.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2017
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2013
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2012
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2011
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2010
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - 2009
In the top 100 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from Domaine de Fontavin are 2009, 2013, 2011, 2010 and 2017.

Informations about the Domaine de Fontavin

The winery offers 31 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine de Fontavin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 35000 of of France wines
In the top 2500 of of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Fade

Wine lacking in sapidity, flat, soft and without character.

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