Domaine de FontenilleCuvée Alphonse Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Alphonse Rouge from the Domaine de Fontenille
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Alphonse Rouge of Domaine de Fontenille in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alphonse Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Alphonse Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alphonse Rouge
The Cuvée Alphonse Rouge of Domaine de Fontenille matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or duck aiguillettes with basalmic.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontenille's Cuvée Alphonse Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Durif
Powerful, deeply coloured reds with an inky, near-black robe, firm tannins and dense palate. Intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, chocolate, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Near-extinct in France, it became a star as Petite Sirah in California (Napa, Lodi, Paso Robles) and is emblematic of Rutherglen, Australia. French variety created in 1880 by François Durif in the Isère (spontaneous cross of Syrah × Peloursin).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Alphonse Rouge from Domaine de Fontenille are 2017, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Domaine de Fontenille
The Domaine de Fontenille is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Wrapped
Said of a wine rich in alcohol, but in which the mellowness dominates.
