Winery Albert BichotChateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Albert Bichot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône of Winery Albert Bichot in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône of Winery Albert Bichot in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône
The Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône of Winery Albert Bichot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb tagine with broad beans or cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Winery Albert Bichot's Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chateau d'Orsan Côtes du Rhône from Winery Albert Bichot are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Albert Bichot
The Winery Albert Bichot is one of wineries to follow in Côtes-du-Rhône.. It offers 266 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
