Languedoc, Château Fontareche, Les Mijanelles, IGP Pays d'Oc, Blanc
Languedoc, Château Fontareche, Les Mijanelles, IGP Pays d'Oc, Blanc
Château Fontarèche, owned by the De Lamy family since 1957, is located in the Languedoc region, several kilometers far from Lézignan-Corbières. The estate makes a perfect square of 145 ha formed around the Château, which are under the appellation Corbières and Pays d'Oc, on a soil composed of pebbles stones : 17 grape varieties are cultivated in the vineyard. Experienced winemaker Vincent Dubernet was also managing Abbaye de Fontfroide prior to Château Fontarèche.
Presentation
It was in 1682 that Château Fontarèche was bought by Pierre Mignard from the Archdiocese of Narbonne. The De Lamy family represents the 9th generation at the head of this great thousand-year-old estate.
Winemaking
On arrival at the winery, the grapes are destemmed and crushed. The Viognier grapes are macerated on the skins to extract aroma and flavor compounds from the skins, and to add body to the wine. Fermentation takes places in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Racking is then carried out with the fine lees to add texture and weight to the wine.
Varietals
Viognier: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: NO
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
