Languedoc, Château Fontarèche, Picapolle, AOC Corbières, Rouge
Languedoc, Château Fontarèche, Picapolle, AOC Corbières, Rouge
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.
The story
Piquepoul Noir is a grape variety whose written traces can be found as early as the 16th century in Languedoc and the Rhône Valley and it is probably much older. It almost disappeared from the vineyards during the Phylloxera crisis at the beginning of the 20th century. Pure Mediterranean and of late maturity, it is an asset in the blends. This cuvée with a high proportion of Piquepoul Noir is a rare highlight of this magnificent grape variety.
Vinification
Traditional fermentation in whole bunches of 2 grape varieties (Carignan at the bottom of the tank). Malolactic fermentation. 8 months ageing in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals
Piquepoul: 70
Carignan: 30
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