The Domaine de Fontalognier of Beaujolais

Domaine de Fontalognier
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 1318 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Beaujolais

The Domaine de Fontalognier is one of the best wineries to follow in Beaujolais.. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Fontalognier wines

Looking for the best Domaine de Fontalognier wines in Beaujolais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Fontalognier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de Fontalognier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de Fontalognier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Fontalognier

How Domaine de Fontalognier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta "carbonara" à la française, vital tone / vitello tonnato (italy) or traditional flemish carbonades.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Fontalognier

In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de Fontalognier. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Fontalognier

  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de Fontalognier.

  • Gamay

Discovering the wine region of Beaujolais

Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.

Although best known for its red wines, the region also produces white Beaujolais Blanc, from Chardonnay and Aligote. These two white wine varieties are also sometimes used in local red wines, in which they can make up to 15% of the Final blend. There are several forms of Beaujolais red wine: standard Beaujolais (including Beaujolais Supérieur), Beaujolais Villages and the Young, characterful Beaujolais Nouveau. The highest quality wines of the region are those of the ten Beaujolais crus - ten wine regions Long recognized as the best in the region.

The top white wines of Domaine de Fontalognier

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Fontalognier

How Domaine de Fontalognier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of tartiflette, raw salmon marinade with vinegars or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de Fontalognier.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Florental

Florental noir is a grape variety that originated in . This variety is the result of a cross between the same species (interspecific hybridization). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape for eating on our tables. The Florental noir is found in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine de Fontalognier

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine de Fontalognier

How Domaine de Fontalognier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of savoyard matafans.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine de Fontalognier.

  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Faded

Said of a wine that has lost its brilliance and depth. It can also be used to describe the nose of an old wine that has lost its aromatic freshness.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Fontalognier

Planning a wine route in the of Beaujolais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de Fontalognier.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Domaine de Fontalognier and wines from the region

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vergisson

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vergisson, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Cruzille

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Cruzille, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

The word of the wine: Faded

Said of a wine that has lost its brilliance and depth. It can also be used to describe the nose of an old wine that has lost its aromatic freshness.