All of Fontsaintes vineyards are situated within the Corbires Boutenac appellation. However, only Clos du Centurion takes the appellation on the label; other cuves take the Corbires appellation
Rigorous pruning along with green harvests keep yields low
Existing vines are pruned in a goblet; new vines are being trellised
Cuves are gravity-feda mix of temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement
Corbires Gris de Gris Ros:
Hand harvested
Gris de Gris is blended by saigne
After a 24-hour dbourbage or settling of the must, alcoholic fermentation takes place at cool temperatures for 35 days
Malolactic fermentation is blocked
Wines rest for one month before bottling to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity