Château FontvertCochonnet Gamay
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cochonnet Gamay from the Château Fontvert
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cochonnet Gamay of Château Fontvert in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cochonnet Gamay
Pairings that work perfectly with Cochonnet Gamay
Original food and wine pairings with Cochonnet Gamay
The Cochonnet Gamay of Château Fontvert matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, lamb epigram in spicy sauce or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château Fontvert's Cochonnet Gamay.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cochonnet Gamay from Château Fontvert are 2018
Informations about the Château Fontvert
The Château Fontvert is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
Southern Rhône cru on the foothills of the Provençal massif: signature Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre as fruity reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue (thyme, rosemary) and a spice touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish from altitude. Signature moreish rosés (strawberry, raspberry, citrus). Vermentino, Grenache Blanc and Clairette as ample, floral whites. AOC (1988), ~3,250 ha in the Vaucluse, altitude 200-450 m, varied limestone soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
