Winery R. Lamothe et FilsChateau Fontebride Sauternes
Sweet wine
In the mouth this sweet wine is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts and blue cheese.
Taste structure of the Chateau Fontebride Sauternes from the Winery R. Lamothe et Fils
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chateau Fontebride Sauternes of Winery R. Lamothe et Fils in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Food and wine pairings with Chateau Fontebride Sauternes
Pairings that work perfectly with Chateau Fontebride Sauternes
Original food and wine pairings with Chateau Fontebride Sauternes
The Chateau Fontebride Sauternes of Winery R. Lamothe et Fils matches generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of rice with milk or shredded cheese, blue cheese and walnut pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery R. Lamothe et Fils's Chateau Fontebride Sauternes.
Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
Informations about the Winery R. Lamothe et Fils
The Winery R. Lamothe et Fils is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Sauternes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sauternes
Iconic Bordeaux AOC for noble sweet wines, left bank of the Garonne. Golden whites with signature notes of honey, candied apricot, exotic fruit, orange peel, saffron and a finish tightened by chiselled acidity, opulent yet nervy palate — a great age-worthy wine of emotion. Botrytised Semillon dominates (Ciron 'noble rot') concentrating sugars, Sauvignon Blanc adds vivacity, Muscadelle perfume. ~1,416 ha across 5 villages.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
