Clos du Centurion by Domaine de Fontsainte

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: cherry jam, vanilla, cinnamon, garrigue

Palate: dark fruit, wild herbs, warm spice, fine tannin

Complex Corbieres-Boutenac from Fontsainte with savours of garrigue and great distinction; cherry-jam fruit with vanilla and cinnamon.

What it pairs with

Slow-cooked beef cheek
The wine's warm spice and fine tannin meet gelatinous beef.
Magret de canard with cherry sauce
Cherry-jam palate echoes the cherry sauce.
Cassoulet
Languedoc classic with Languedoc red.

History

Clos du Centurion is a Corbieres-Boutenac cuvée of Fontsainte named for the historic walled vineyard. Gold medal at the Macon competition.

2000: First vintage of Clos du Centurion

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Fontsainte · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Classification: AOC Corbieres-Boutenac
Oak: 12 months in foudres and used barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Clos du Centurion

What does Fontsainte Clos du Centurion taste like?

Cherry jam, vanilla, cinnamon and garrigue on the nose; dark fruit, wild herbs, warm spice and fine tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Fontsainte Clos du Centurion?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Clos du Centurion?

Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from the historic walled Centurion vineyard of Domaine de Fontsainte.

What food pairs with Fontsainte Clos du Centurion?

Slow-cooked beef cheek is the canonical pairing; the wine's warm spice and fine tannin meet gelatinous beef. Magret de canard with cherry sauce and cassoulet are equally strong matches.

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