Winery Huguenot - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'

Winery HuguenotGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Huguenot is a red wine from the region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' from the Winery Huguenot

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Huguenot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Huguenot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Huguenot's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2010
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' - 2009
In the top 100 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5

The best vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' from Winery Huguenot are 2009, 2016, 2014, 2010 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Huguenot

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' in the region of Burgundy
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The Winery Huguenot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 900 of of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny'

The wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' is located in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Joseph Roty or the Domaine Bruno Clair produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of plum, black cherries or vanilla.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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The word of the wine: Pulp

Fleshy and juicy part of the grape berry, it contains sugars, organic acids and various nitrogenous and mineral compounds.

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