Domaine de FontsainteCorbières Rouge
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.
The Corbières Rouge of the Domaine de Fontsainte is in the top 5 of wines of Corbières.
Taste structure of the Corbières Rouge from the Domaine de Fontsainte
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corbières Rouge of Domaine de Fontsainte 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 Corbières Rouge of Domaine de Fontsainte in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Corbières Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Corbières Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Corbières Rouge
The Corbières Rouge of Domaine de Fontsainte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, pasta with ham and tomato or shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontsainte's Corbières Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Negro Aramo
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits and characteristic volcanic mineral notes from the Canarian basaltic soils. Discreet insular profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it is among the Canarian autochthonous grapes studied for their genetic and ampelographic insular interest. Spanish autochthonous black grape from the Canary Islands, grown in small quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Corbières Rouge from Domaine de Fontsainte are 2014, 2010, 2016, 2015 and 2018.
Informations about the Domaine de Fontsainte
The Domaine de Fontsainte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
