The Domaine de Fortunet of Côtes de Gascogne of Comté Tolosan

Domaine de Fortunet
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 163 of the estates of Comté Tolosan.
It is located in Côtes de Gascogne in the region of Comté Tolosan
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The Domaine de Fortunet is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes de Gascogne.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Fortunet wines

Looking for the best Domaine de Fortunet wines in Côtes de Gascogne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Fortunet wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de Fortunet wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Domaine de Fortunet

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de Fortunet

How Domaine de Fortunet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with bleu de bresse, hummus (chickpea puree) or grilled swordfish slice with herbs.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de Fortunet.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Gascogne

The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.

In the mouth of Côtes de Gascogne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 483 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Gascogne, producing 1602 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Gascogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.

The top white wines of Domaine de Fortunet

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Fortunet

How Domaine de Fortunet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of norwegian salmon parmentier, pike quenelles with lobster bisque sauce or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de Fortunet

  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.47/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de Fortunet.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Colombard
  • Gros Manseng
  • Petit Manseng
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

The top red wines of Domaine de Fortunet

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Fortunet

How Domaine de Fortunet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of puchero or rabbit fillet with mustard.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de Fortunet.

  • Merlot

The word of the wine: De-vatting

Separation of the fermented juice from all solid particles (skin, pips, deposit of lees) by transferring it to a second tank.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de Fortunet

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de Fortunet

How Domaine de Fortunet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine de Fortunet

  • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de Fortunet.

  • Petit Manseng

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Fortunet

Planning a wine route in the of Côtes de Gascogne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de Fortunet.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...

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