Winery Jane et SylvainGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' from the Winery Jane et Sylvain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Jane et Sylvain in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Jane et Sylvain in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earthy, earth or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'
Pairings that work perfectly with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'
Original food and wine pairings with Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'
The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' of Winery Jane et Sylvain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, sauté of veal with olives (corsica) or grandma melanie's cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jane et Sylvain's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys'.
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
The best vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Les Fontenys' from Winery Jane et Sylvain are 2014, 2013, 2007, 2008
Informations about the Winery Jane et Sylvain
The Winery Jane et Sylvain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 'Fonteny' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
