Château Fontarèche

Size

750ml

187ml

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.

Please note: Due to our small-batch oxygen-free transfer process, 187ml bottle allocations are limited.

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Château Fontarèche

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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

Ideal for The Velvet Soul

Your palate has a biological rejection of bitterness and astringency. You may be a "Supertaster" (highly sensitive to bitter compounds), which means high tannins feel physically painful or harsh, like sandpaper on your gums. Your mouth seeks protection - you want wines with higher glycerol (body) and alcohol sweetness to coat your tongue and create a barrier against harsh textures. You judge wine by how seamlessly it glides across your palate.

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Château Fontarèche

Key information

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Ideal for The Velvet Soul