Chateau Fontareche Tradition Rouge Corbieres 2022
Chateau Fontareche Tradition Rouge Corbieres
Region: Corbieres, Languedoc, France
Vintage: 2022
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: 35% Carignan 35% Mourvèdre 20% Syrah 10% Marselan
ABV: 13.5%
Garnet in colour, the Tradition Rouge boasts an expressive red fruit character with notes of ripe strawberries, red cherries and redcurrants married with subtle spicy notes. The palate delivers a dynamic aromatic freshness, structured around refined tannins and ripe red fruit flavours, supported by a refreshing acidity.
Château Fontarèche is surrounded by 160 hectares of sustainably farmed vineyard. The grapes for this vibrant blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Marselan are sourced from plots located beside and behind the Château, classified as Corbières AOC. The vines sit on an ancient limestone terrace and are rooted in a combination of gravel and limestone soils covered by large pebbles that lend an expressive yet structured character to the finished wine.
One of the most historic estates in the Languedoc, Château Fontarèche has been in the Mignard family since 1642 and is today owned by Jacques De Lamy. Winemaker Vincent Dubernet is the second generation of his family to make these wines, having taken over from his father as a consultant winemaker.
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