Winery Auguste BessacRéserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Winery Auguste Bessac
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Auguste Bessac in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Auguste Bessac in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, strawberries or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black currant, earth or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Auguste Bessac matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb chops marinated with herbs, cassoulet of yesteryear or eggs in meurette.
Details and technical informations about Winery Auguste Bessac's Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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 Réserve Benoit XII Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Winery Auguste Bessac are 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009
Informations about the Winery Auguste Bessac
The Winery Auguste Bessac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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.
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