2010 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2010
Château Fortia (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Strong barnyard aromas that reminded me more of Mr. Ed's stable than wine, it took a while to move past the animal scents to find black cherries and earth. The wine has depth, and some people are going to like it a lot more than I did, but the only way this was going to rock my boat, was if I was going to sea in an Ark. It's a shame because Fortia was one of the better Chateauneuf du Pape wines during the 1970's. 2,087 Views Tasted Mar 21, 2012 |
When to Drink Chateau Fortia, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Fortia is best when decanted for about 1-2 hours when young,. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Fortia is usually better with 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 5-18 years after the vintage.
Serving and Decanting Chateau Fortia with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Chateau Fortia is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Fortia is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, barbecue, sausage and cassoulet. Chateau Fortia is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, cheese and tomatoes.
The white wine of Chateau Fortia is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
While the wines of Chateau Fortia in more recent vintages have clearly been improving, perhaps the best vintages from the famous estate were produced in the 1970's. If well stored, they are definitely worth taking a look at.