The Le Château de Fontenay of Touraine of Loire Valley

Le Château de Fontenay
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 448 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Touraine in the region of Loire Valley
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The Le Château de Fontenay is one of the best wineries to follow in Touraine.. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Touraine to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château de Fontenay is a wine gem located in the majestic region of Touraine, France. This renowned estate is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Loire hills, infused with natural riches and a significant historical heritage. The château is a sight to behold, a delightful harmony of traditional architecture and rustic charm. Its noble and romantic allure blends perfectly into the rolling landscape, dotted with lush vineyards. The buildings, with their stone walls and red-tiled roofs, allure with their timeless elegance. This winemaking property spans nearly 40 hectares of vines and produces a variety of wines that reflect the unique character of its terroir. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, conducive to the expression of finesse and elegance in the wines. The grape varieties offered by Le Château de Fontenay include Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc, which are meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested to preserve the optimal quality of the grapes. The produced wines have a characteristic signature, reflecting the alliance between the winemaking tradition of Touraine and modern innovation. The family that has owned and managed the estate for several generations is committed to creating exceptional wines. Their environmentally respectful approach includes a reasoned viticulture, a rigorous selection of bunches, and careful winemaking. Beyond the wine, Le Château de Fontenay also offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. It offers wine tastings, tours of the vineyards and cellars, as well as oenology classes. The warm welcome, delicious wines, and beautiful setting make each visit a memorable experience.

Top Le Château de Fontenay wines

Looking for the best Le Château de Fontenay wines in Touraine among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Le Château de Fontenay 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 Le Château de Fontenay wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Le Château de Fontenay

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Le Château de Fontenay

How Le Château de Fontenay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of lamb marinated in white wine, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or spanish omelette (tortilla auténtica).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Le Château de Fontenay

In the mouth the red wine of Le Château de Fontenay. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Le Château de Fontenay

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.22/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Le Château de Fontenay.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Côt
  • Gamay
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Touraine

Signature Sauvignon as king of Touraine whites (~80% of plantings): dry, expressive with notes of citrus, green apple, gooseberry, white flowers, exotic fruit and a touch of boxwood, lively acidity — ideal aperitif. Gamay as a juicy, crunchy red (cherry, raspberry, discreet tannins), more structured Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry) and dense Côt to complete it. Chenin and Chardonnay among whites. Vast Loire AOC between Blois and Tours, tuffeau and flint.

The top sparkling wines of Le Château de Fontenay

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Le Château de Fontenay

How Le Château de Fontenay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pan-fried black pudding with apples, tuna sandwich or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Le Château de Fontenay

On the nose the sparkling wine of Le Château de Fontenay. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Le Château de Fontenay.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamay
  • Grolleau
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Grolleau

Vibrant and fruity rosés with a pale salmon colour, a tender palate and fresh acidity, on aromas of strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, candy and spring flowers. Light and thirst-quenching finish. Star of Rosé d'Anjou AOC (a pleasing off-dry rosé) and backbone of Loire and Touraine rosés. Occasionally vinified as light reds and sparkling rosés. Native Loire grape from Anjou and Touraine, once the most widely planted variety in Anjou before Cabernet Franc.

The top pink wines of Le Château de Fontenay

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Le Château de Fontenay

How Le Château de Fontenay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of chakchouka, spanish omelette (tortilla auténtica) or fresh tuna with sesame seeds.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Le Château de Fontenay

In the mouth the pink wine of Le Château de Fontenay. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Le Château de Fontenay

  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Le Château de Fontenay.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grolleau
  • Côt

The word of the wine: Draft liquor (champagne)

After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).

The top white wines of Le Château de Fontenay

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Le Château de Fontenay

How Le Château de Fontenay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, lean fish or goat cheese such as recipes of quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese, fish on a bed of leek and potatoes or ravioli with goat cheese and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Le Château de Fontenay

On the nose the white wine of Le Château de Fontenay. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or white peach and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of Le Château de Fontenay. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Le Château de Fontenay

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Le Château de Fontenay.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Côt

Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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