Winery Fontesole - Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge

Winery FontesoleLes Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge of Winery Fontesole is a red wine from the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge from the Winery Fontesole

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge of Winery Fontesole 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 Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge of Winery Fontesole in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fontesole's Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Iona

Simple, aromatic whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with preserved acidity. Characteristic foxy aromas of Vitis labrusca (wild strawberry, wild raspberry). Early ripening, cold-hardy. Grown in the north-eastern United States and Canada (Ontario) for simple wines, local sparkling wines and fresh consumption. An American white hybrid derived from Vitis labrusca, discovered around 1855 in New York State.

Last vintages of this wine

Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2017
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2016
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2015
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2014
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2013
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2012
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge - 2011
In the top 100 of of Languedoc wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Les Larmes du Volcan Languedoc Rouge from Winery Fontesole are 2014, 2017, 2012, 2015 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Fontesole

The winery offers 45 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Languedoc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Winery Fontesole is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of Languedoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 35000 of of France wines
In the top 1500 of of Languedoc wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Languedoc

Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.


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: Classified growth

Place name or castle subject to a classification (Médoc classification of 1855, classified growths of Alsace...)

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