The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Richaud or the Domaine Rotem & Mounir Saouma produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, anise or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of almonds, lemon or apricot.
In the mouth of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 499 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, producing 877 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
red wines from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), tuna-kiri crisps or lamb curl.
On the nose in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tar or lavender and sometimes also flavors of baking spice, menthol or black plum. In the mouth in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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