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, game or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

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: Brachet

Brachet noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Brachet noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

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
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The wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.


The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

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The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

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