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In the glass
Aroma: bigarreau cherry, blueberry, cocoa powder, liquorice
Palate: round and concentrated, delicate tannins, savoury acidity, long fruit finish
A Corbieres red of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 10% Syrah on clay-limestone, clay-gravel and rolled pebbles: bright ruby, bigarreau cherry, blueberry, cocoa and liquorice, round and concentrated with present but delicate tannins. Serve at 16 to 17 C.
What it pairs with
- Charcuterie The domaine's first suggestion; fresh fruit and savoury acidity cut cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Beef bourguignon Named by the domaine; the round, concentrated palate suits a long braise.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Grilled fish Also named by the domaine, for a red with delicate tannins.More wines for fish →
- Cheeses The domaine ends its list with cheeses.More wines for cheese →
History
Le Rouge Tradition is Fontsainte's Carignan-led Corbieres, with the Carignan made by carbonic maceration. The domaine states it farms under 'culture raisonnee' and holds HVE level 3 certification.
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Fontsainte · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carignan (60%), Grenache (30%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- AOC Corbières
- Oak
- Carignan hand-harvested and carbonic-macerated for 14 days; Grenache and Syrah destemmed; each variety vinified separately and blended after malolactic fermentation; fermented in epoxy-lined cement tanks; 6 months in tank before bottling
- Drinking window
- up to 5 years
Frequently asked about Fontsainte Le Rouge Tradition
What does Fontsainte Le Rouge Tradition taste like?
Bigarreau cherry, blueberry, cocoa powder, liquorice on the nose; round and concentrated, delicate tannins, savoury acidity, long fruit finish on the palate.
When should I drink Fontsainte Le Rouge Tradition?
The domaine's page gives a keeping time of 5 years. Serve at 16 to 17 C.
What food pairs with Fontsainte Le Rouge Tradition?
The producer suggests Charcuterie, Beef bourguignon, Grilled fish and Cheeses. The domaine's first suggestion; fresh fruit and savoury acidity cut cured meats.
What grapes are in Fontsainte Le Rouge Tradition?
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah. Classification: AOC Corbières.
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