Domaine de l'AusseilLa Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages from the Domaine de l'Ausseil
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages of Domaine de l'Ausseil in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Pairings that work perfectly with La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Original food and wine pairings with La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages
The La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages of Domaine de l'Ausseil matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of stuffed peppers, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or veal escalope (piccata milanese).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Ausseil's La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages.
Discover the grape variety: Souzao
Intensely coloured, tangy reds with an almost black deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense, high-acidity palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, cassis), black cherry, spice and balsamic notes. A traditional component of vintage Port, contributing colour and acidity, present in dry reds from Douro DOC, also grown in California. The synonym for Portuguese Sousão, identical to Vinhão and Galician Sousón.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Capitelle Côtes du Roussillon Villages from Domaine de l'Ausseil are 2007, 2009
Informations about the Domaine de l'Ausseil
The Domaine de l'Ausseil is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Roussillon Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Sunny cru of the Pyrénées-Orientales (above Côtes du Roussillon): signature Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan as exclusive king reds - concentrated and fleshy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), garrigue, cocoa, spices, liquorice and a mineral touch, coated tannins and a long finish (12. 5° min). Communal mentions (Tautavel, Lesquerde, Caramany, Latour). AOC (1977), schist, gneiss and limestone, hot windy Mediterranean climate.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Ventilate
Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.
