Domaine de FontenilleLuberon Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Grenache, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 Luberon Rouge from the Domaine de Fontenille
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Luberon Rouge of Domaine de Fontenille in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Luberon Rouge of Domaine de Fontenille in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, strawberries or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Luberon Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Luberon Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Luberon Rouge
The Luberon Rouge of Domaine de Fontenille matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew, lamb tagine with quince or duck legs with honey.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontenille's Luberon Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Luberon Rouge from Domaine de Fontenille are 2020, 2019, 2018, 2024 and 2023.
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: Village
Term used in certain regions to identify a particular sector within a larger appellation (Beaujolais, Côtes-du-Rhône).
