Château Coutinel 'On l’appelle' Négrette 2024
Primary flavours

Blackberry

Blueberry

Dark Chocolate

Sage

Spice
Details
The 'On l’appelle' rouge is sourced from Négrette for this edition. This is an earthy wine, filled with dark fruit, plenty of richness and dark chocolate. The finishing touches are some nice, grippy tannins.
Located on the outskirts of the stunningly beautiful city of Toulouse, the region of Fronton is a quaint region that flies under the radar of most wine enthusiasts. It isn’t flashy or bright with fancy varieties or old wealth, this is farming land where the wineries focus on local varieties and keeping to traditions. Enter the Arbeau family, who have a winery located in the town of Labastide-Saint-Peirre, literally wedged inbetween narrow streets that are sure to cause moments of panic for any tourist in a rental car. Anne and Géraud Arbeau have transformed their century old winery into a marvel, adapting their local varieties into the fast paced world of modern drinking with bright labels and equally bright wines. They not only source from Fronton, which gives them access to the local Négrette but also source from the surrounding South-West regions of Gaillac, Madiran and Cahors amongst others to showcase the delights that usually only feature a couple of paragraphs in any french wine book.
Located on the outskirts of the stunningly beautiful city of Toulouse, the region of Fronton is a quaint region that flies under the radar of most wine enthusiasts. It isn’t flashy or bright with fancy varieties or old wealth, this is farming land where the wineries focus on local varieties and keeping to traditions. Enter the Arbeau family, who have a winery located in the town of Labastide-Saint-Peirre, literally wedged inbetween narrow streets that are sure to cause moments of panic for any tourist in a rental car. Anne and Géraud Arbeau have transformed their century old winery into a marvel, adapting their local varieties into the fast paced world of modern drinking with bright labels and equally bright wines. They not only source from Fronton, which gives them access to the local Négrette but also source from the surrounding South-West regions of Gaillac, Madiran and Cahors amongst others to showcase the delights that usually only feature a couple of paragraphs in any french wine book.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Fronton
country
France
Grape type
Négrette
Wine Maker
Famille Arbeau
Alcohol
11.5%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Organic
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
Famille Arbeau’s Négrette is just the kind of wine you want on standby for everyday meals—flavourful, approachable, and quietly complex. With notes of dark berries, subtle spice, and a hint of dried herbs, it’s a brilliant match for simple, satisfying fare. We love it with midweek staples like beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, or a well-stacked burger. It also handles vegetarian classics effortlessly—try it with lentil bolognese or roasted mushrooms on toast. A jacket potato with baked beans and sharp cheddar? Surprisingly perfect. It’s the kind of wine that turns an average dinner into something a little more memorable—no planning required.
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Food

BBQ

Grilled Meat
Tastes

Meaty

Smoky

Herbal
Moods

Adventurous

Contemplative
Seasons

Winter

Autumn

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Fronton, France
Fronton is a region that is located in the South-West of France just outside the nearby city of Toulouse. The region has links back to Roman days when the nearby city of Montauban was a western outpost of the Roman Empire. The region is mostly known for the native Négrette which was brought by the Knights of Saint John from Cyprus. The region is mainly known for red wines and Négrette can be blended with a host of other red varieties.
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