Domaine de Fontsainte

Rouge

AOC Corbières

2003

 

Vintage: Although summer temperatures were only average (harvesting began around September 20 and the grapes matured late), happily a strong north wind blew after the equinox of September 21 resulting in beautifully concentrated fruit.

 

Soil
Silica-clay-limestone; gritty and gravely with some pudding stones.
Grapes

60% Carignan; 20% Grenache Noir; 15% Mourvèdre;

5% Syrah.
Vinification
The grapes are picked by hand and placed whole into the vat for a temperature-controlled carbonic maceration lasting 14 days. The wine then rests for 6 months before barrel finishing.
Maturing 6 months in French oak barrrels.
 

 
Eye
A sustained and very brilliant ruby colour with beautiful violet tints.
Nose
Immediate and generous with, at first, notes of fresh red fruits, such as cherries and black fruits, such as blueberries. Next, the richness develops with notes of cacao powder and a delicate touch of liquorice.
Palate
Round and concentrated attack with a balanced structure in the mouth, the tannins are delicate and the acidity luscious. Everything showcases the fruit, which follows up with a long finish.

 In Summary
Demonstrative of the entire Fontsainte personality, this very expressive wine is a harmonious reflection of authenticity and fruit. Ideal with a mushroom tart, grilled mullet with red fruits, yakitoris or a braised red meat...
   
 Serve at 16°c.

 Keep

Already excellent, it can be enjoyed until 2008.

 Alcohol

 12.5% vol.
   

 Presentation

 Bordeaux bottle Référence vert champagne
Natural cork 44 x 24
Case of 6 or 12 bottles laying with dividers
100 cases of 6 or 50 cases of 12 per pallet.

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