Vignobles FontanDomaine de Grachies Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Gros Manseng.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Domaine de Grachies Blanc of the Vignobles Fontan is in the top 40 of wines of Côtes de Gascogne.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Domaine de Grachies Blanc of Vignobles Fontan in the region of Vin de Pays often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or minerality and sometimes also flavors of apricot, lemon or gooseberry.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de Grachies Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de Grachies Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de Grachies Blanc
The Domaine de Grachies Blanc of Vignobles Fontan matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon and goat cheese quiche, seafood lasagna or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.
Details and technical informations about Vignobles Fontan's Domaine de Grachies Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine de Grachies Blanc from Vignobles Fontan are 2014, 2019, 2018, 2015 and 2011.
Informations about the Vignobles Fontan
The Vignobles Fontan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".
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