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Ch. de Fontarèche Ch. Fontarèche 2019 Corbières Vieilles Vignes
For a small premium, we offer you this full-flavoured but supple wine that benefited from the favorable climatic conditions in 2019. A classic blend of carbonically macerated Carignan (40%), Syrah (30%), Mourvèdre (20%) and Grenache (10%), it exemplifies the generous qualities that make the Languedoc, at its best, an incomparable source for interesting wines at challengingly low prices.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FCF-CVV19 |
Country | France |
Region | Languedoc |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | Carignan 40% Syrah 40% Mourvèdre 20% Grenache 10% |
ABV | 14 |
Acidity | 2.86 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | Carignan : Vatting in whole bunches, vinification - carbonic maceration. Fermentation in CO2 satured atmosphere with static vatting time of 9 days. Desired temperature of 30°C at fermenting starter. Pressing and blending run and press. Malolactic fermentation. Syrah, Mourvèdre:De-stemming of the harvest, then careful crushing. Alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 28°C for 14 days. "Cap" work, with pumping-over and releases. De-vatting, pressing, separating pressing juices. Malolactic fermentation. |
Pumpover/Punchdown | pumpover |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Concrete |
Destemming | 12 days |
Aging Method | Concrete 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Gelatine |
Yeast | Cultured |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 80 mg/L |
Soil Type | Gravel |
Vineyard Aspect | South |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 45 |
Vine Training | Cordon double - 4 years training |
Picking | Machine |
Annual Production | 3500 |
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