Domaine de Fontsainte - La Demoiselle Corbières

Domaine de FontsainteLa Demoiselle Corbières

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The La Demoiselle Corbières of Domaine de Fontsainte is a red wine from the region of Corbières 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.
The La Demoiselle Corbières of the Domaine de Fontsainte is in the top 5 of wines of Corbières.

Taste structure of the La Demoiselle Corbières from the Domaine de Fontsainte

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Demoiselle Corbières 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

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with oak taste

oak

Wine with spices taste

pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

On the nose the La Demoiselle Corbières of Domaine de Fontsainte in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or dark fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontsainte's La Demoiselle Corbières.

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

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

La Demoiselle Corbières - 2017
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2016
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2015
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.411100
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2014
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2013
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2012
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
La Demoiselle Corbières - 2011
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of La Demoiselle Corbières from Domaine de Fontsainte are 2011, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 2016.

Informations about the Domaine de Fontsainte

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

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.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 5 of of Corbières wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 80000 wines of the world

The wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.


The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

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