Winery Sainte Croix - Le Fournas

Winery Sainte CroixLe Fournas

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Le Fournas of Winery Sainte Croix is a red wine from the region of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Le Fournas from the Winery Sainte Croix

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Le Fournas of Winery Sainte Croix in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Le Fournas of Winery Sainte Croix in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Sainte Croix's Le Fournas.

Winemaker
Jon Bowen
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Petite Milo

Aromatic and fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits and herbaceous notes. Early-ripening, disease-resistant modern profile. Grown in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium for organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Swiss white hybrid grape obtained by Valentin Blattner at Soyhières, part of the disease-resistant variety generation.

Last vintages of this wine

Le Fournas - 2016
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 411110
Le Fournas - 2015
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Le Fournas - 2014
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Le Fournas - 2013
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Le Fournas - 2012
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Le Fournas - 2011
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Le Fournas - 2010
In the top 100 of of Corbières wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Le Fournas from Winery Sainte Croix are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2012 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Sainte Croix

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Winery Sainte Croix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 1000 of of Corbières wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

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: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

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