Perfumed and ripe aromas of red fruits (strawberry, pomegranate, and seeded wild berries) show alongside hints of bramble and earth.  This wine is medium-weight with depth and concentration. The palate provides mouth-watering acidity and fruit-flavors of black cherry and spiced plum. A bit of balsamic and spice (cinnamon stick and pine) come through on the generous finish.

The first vineyards at Domaine de Fontsainte, in the Corbières appellation, were planted by the Romans. The original domaine was built around a thermal spring, which was later named for the local, twelfth-century patron saint, Saint Siméon; hence Fontsainte—the saint’s fount. Yves Laboucarié’s family has been making wine here since the seventeenth century. This swath of land is one of the sunniest in the appellation of Corbières, enjoying south-southeast exposure, and protection from the cold, northeast winds by a large 500-hectare forest. The cooler sea breezes from the Mediterranean help this sun-soaked terroir achieve balance as well. Bruno believes that “great wines are made in the vineyard” and less in the cellars. He farms the land sustainably and keeps treatments to a minimum. Silica, clay, and limestone dominate the subsoil of Fontsainte’s vineyards. 

Charcuterie, Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, Duck, Grilled preparations, Mushrooms, Pizza, Pork, Roasted Root Vegetables, Slow-smoked Barbeque/BBQ Sauce, Vegetables, Wild Game