Winery Jean-Paul FontaineLes Prétendants Corbières
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 beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Les Prétendants Corbières from the Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Prétendants Corbières of Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Les Prétendants Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Prétendants Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Les Prétendants Corbières
The Les Prétendants Corbières of Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, tunisian pasta or vital tone / vitello tonnato (italy).
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine's Les Prétendants Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Camaraou
Simple dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity and understated aromas of citrus and white Pyrenean flowers. Airy rustic profile. Preserved in a few heritage Béarn parcels and ampelographic collections, it belongs to the ancient South-West grape varieties studied for their genetic and historical interest. French autochthonous white grape from the South-West, grown mainly in Béarn.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Prétendants Corbières from Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine
The Winery Jean-Paul Fontaine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Alcooleux
Said of a wine dominated by the presence of alcohol.
