2001 Château Fontenil Fronsac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Fully mature, with a smoky, thyme, black cherry, plum, mocha and floral nose, the wine is round, fleshy, soft and ready for easy going, prime time drinking. This well-priced charmer is ready for drinking. Pop, pour and enjoy. 3,110 Views Tasted Sep 24, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau Fontenil, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Fontenil is better with at least 2-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Fontenil offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Fontenil with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Fontenil is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Fontenil is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Fontenil is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.