Corbieres Old Vine

Chateau Fontareche Old Vines Parcellar Selection Corbieres (France)

Blend of 40% Carignan, 25% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 5% Grenache.

The Fontarèche property, at the heart of Corbiere in Languedoc-Roussillon, has a long, illustrious and noble history dating back to 1201. Current proprietor, Jacques de Lamy took over from his father, Count Edouard de Lamy in 1957 where the de Lamy family has been in charge of the property since 1682. The estate works with 17 grape varieties, but Carignan is their jewel in the crown. The vines are planted to the semi-desert Mediterranean climate trapped between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The Atlantic breezes funnel through the mountain ranges that form the backdrop of the region and help to temper the summer heat in the vineyards retaining freshness and vibrancy in the wines.

Food amtch: beef, chicken and casseroles.

*Vintage shown in picture might not be current.