Crushed & Cured
Château Fontarèche, `Picapolle` Corbières, France, 2022
£17.50
£17.50
Deep ruby in colour. The nose is fragrant with layers of bright, black fruit laced with a hint of mint and herbaceous nuances. The palate is supple with expressive blackberry fruit and a long, fresh finish.
The Piquepoul 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.
Region: Corbières
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: Picapolle Noir, Carignan
ABV: 13,5%
Size: 750ml
Producer: Château Fontarèche