The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.
In the mouth of Luberon is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 171 estates and châteaux in the of Luberon, producing 612 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
red wines from the region of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with cider, dad's lamb mouse or rabbit terrine in the style of a grandmother (pas de calais).
On the nose in the region of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of leather, earth or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Luberon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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