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Château Fontarèche Picapolle 2022
A supple red wine bursting with bright black fruit, mint, and a fresh, herbaceous finish
France
Red,Dry
Picapoul Noir and Carignan
£15.70
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Château Fontarèche 'Picapolle' Corbières AOC, France is a still, dry red wine crafted from the intriguing Picpoul Noir and Carignan grape varieties. The hand-picked grapes undergo semi-carbonic maceration for nine days to soften tannins, then fermented separately in stainless steel and aged for eight months to preserve their expressive fruit character. It presents a fragrant bouquet of bright black fruits, subtly laced with mint and herbaceous nuances. The palate is supple, revealing expressive blackberry fruit and a long, fresh finish. This versatile red pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or mature cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV
Vinification
The Picapoul and Carignan grapes are hand-picked and undergo semi-carbonic maceration for nine days to soften the tannins. The grapes are fermented separately in stainless steel, to preserve the expressive fruit character of both grape varieties, before being pressed and then blended. The finished wine was kept in stainless steel tanks for eight months prior to bottling.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red wine offers a fragrant bouquet of bright black fruits, subtly laced with mint and herbaceous notes. On the palate, it is supple and expressive, showcasing juicy blackberry fruit leading to a long, fresh finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 14-16°C. Decant for 30 minutes to enhance its expressive fruit.