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Chateau Fontaine

Chateau Fontaine
2021 Woodland White, Auxerrois, Leelanau Peninsula

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Shellfish

Category: Other US White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12% RS: .05%
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$16
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Chateau Fontaine
2021 Woodland White, Auxerrois, Leelanau Peninsula

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Shellfish

Category: Other US White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12% RS: .05%
White gold color. Aromas and flavors of rainier cherry, poached pear, melon rind, and honeysuckle with a silky, bright, off-dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, appealing, medium-length finish conveying touches of fruit salad, banana, pineapple, and honeyed white tea with fine tannins and no oak flavor. A delightfully tasty and tropical alternative to Riesling and Gewurztraminer that will excel with Asian fare.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively, Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, New World & Non-Oaky
Aroma Aroma: rainier cherry, poached pear, melon rind, and honeysuckle
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with touches of fruit salad, banana, pineapple, and honeyed white tea
Sweetness Sweetness: Off-Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Chicken Teriyaki, Coconut Crusted Shrimp , Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A delightfully tasty and tropical alternative to Riesling and Gewurztraminer that will excel with Asian fare.

The Producer

Chateau Fontaine

The Producer
2290 S French Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
USA
1 231-256-0000

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