Château Fontarèche
Château Fontarèche
Château Fontarèche

Château Fontarèche

A deep, brooding red with a bouquet of sun-ripened blackberries, garrigue (wild Mediterranean herbs), and a pinch of black pepper. The palate is incredibly smooth, featuring ripe, "velvety" tannins and a warm, spice-driven finish. It’s a generous, soul-warming wine that captures the heat of the South.

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Key information

Region: Corbières, Languedoc, France

Year: 2020

Alcohol: 13.5%

Info:

Interesting: The estate is one of the oldest in the Languedoc, with records of winemaking dating back to 1350.

Did You Know? "Pierre Mignard" refers to the historic painter whose family once owned the estate.

Pairing: Slow-cooked lamb shanks; a cold winter night by the fireplace.

Intensity
Delicate
Bold
3.8
Acidity
Softer
Zesty
3.5
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
1.2
Body
Light
Full
3.6
Tannins
Smooth
Chewy
3.4

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