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Ch. de Fontar�che 2025 Corbi�res Ros� Tradition
Founded on the singular tang and savor of Picpoul Noir, this wine is so unutterably round and delicious that it comes as no surprise to learn that it now constitutes 48% of the estate�s production!
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FCF-CRS25 |
Country | France |
Region | Languedoc |
Color/Style | Ros� |
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 | Isinglass |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 90mg/L |
Varieties | 35 % Carignan, 25 % Piquepoul Noir, 20% Syrah, 20 % Grenache |
pH | 3.31 |
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 |
Elevation (meters) | 50 |
Vine Age | 15 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 50 |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Additional Harvest Notes | Cordon double 4 years training, Early harvest from 4 am till 8 am |
Notes from the Producer: Rare blend, with Piquepoul Noir as an enhancer.
Young Carignan (young vineyard) bring nice organoleptic brilliance
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