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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FCF-CRS25 |
Country | France |
Region | Languedoc |
Color/Style | Rosé |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | The grapes are picked before daybreak so as to destem, crush and then vat the grapes at below 15°C. Maceration, which lasts around two hours.
Fermentation duration: 20 days |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 2 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 90mg/L |
Varieties | 50% Piquepoul Noir, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache |
ABV | 12.9 |
Acidity | 3.17 |
pH | 3.37 |
Closure | Screw-top |
Annual Production | 8500 cases |
Certified Vegan | No |
Primary Vineyard Name | Fontareche is an historical producer of Piquepoul Noir and white.
Several cadastral plots have the name of Piquepoul in their content (haut, bas, sous, ...) |
Soil Types | Gravel, Clay, Limestone |
Elevation (meters) | 50 |
Vine Age | 15 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Farming Practices | Certified Sustainable, HVE 3 certified |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Additional Harvest Notes | Early harvest from 4 am till 8 am |
Other Vineyard Details | A perfect 150-hectare square |
Notes from the Producer: Rare blend, with Piquepoul Noir as an enhancer.
All Ch. de Fontarèche Wines
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