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Château Coutinel 'Le temps des fleurs' Négrette Blend 2024
Primary flavours

Blackberry

Blueberry

Raspberry

General Nuttiness

Sage

Spice
Details
'Le temps des fleurs' is a delicate red, with roses and violets dominating the nose behind a body of spice and nuttiness. There are raspberries and blackberries dominating the palate with a light touch of tannin.
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
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
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 medium 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
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
collection
Pairing guide
A soulful red from the sun-drenched vineyards of south-west France, Château Coutinel’s Négrette blend is brimming with notes of wild berries, violets, and a touch of black pepper. Medium-bodied with a silky texture, it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, duck rillettes, roast chicken, pork loin, grilled sausages with herbs, mushroom-based dishes, lentils, and earthy vegetables.
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Food

BBQ

Grilled Meat
Tastes

Smoky

Meaty
Moods

Adventurous

Contemplative
Seasons

Winter

Autumn

Spring
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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