Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres 2023
- Carignan vines planted in 1950, Grenache in 1986, Syrah in 1991
- Silica, clay, limestone (gravelly with large galets, or rounded stones)
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Hand harvested
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Grenache and Syrah are de-stemmed by hand; Carignan goes through carbonic maceration
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Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats for 14 days
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Wine rests for 6 months before being racked into barrel
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Wine aged for 6 months in French oak barrels
All of Fontsainte’s vineyards are situated within the Corbières Boutenac appellation, however only “Clos du Centurion” takes the appellation on the label; other cuvées take the Corbières appellation. Rigorous pruning along with green harvests keep yields low. Existing vines are pruned in gobelet; new vines are being trellised. Cuves are gravity-fed—a mix of temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement.
Description
- Carignan vines planted in 1950, Grenache in 1986, Syrah in 1991
- Silica, clay, limestone (gravelly with large galets, or rounded stones)
-
Hand harvested
-
Grenache and Syrah are de-stemmed by hand; Carignan goes through carbonic maceration
-
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats for 14 days
-
Wine rests for 6 months before being racked into barrel
-
Wine aged for 6 months in French oak barrels
All of Fontsainte’s vineyards are situated within the Corbières Boutenac appellation, however only “Clos du Centurion” takes the appellation on the label; other cuvées take the Corbières appellation. Rigorous pruning along with green harvests keep yields low. Existing vines are pruned in gobelet; new vines are being trellised. Cuves are gravity-fed—a mix of temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement.
