Domaine des BanquettesCuvée Eponyme Rasteau
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 Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau from the Domaine des Banquettes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau of Domaine des Banquettes in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau
The Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau of Domaine des Banquettes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, trapper's barbecue or provençal tart with rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Banquettes's Cuvée Eponyme Rasteau.
Discover the grape variety: Manseng noir
Light, delicate reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, delicate aromas of red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry). Rustic, discreet profile. Preserved for its heritage value in a few plots in Béarn, belongs to the old South-West varieties studied (with no direct genetic link to the white Mansengs). Indigenous French black variety from the South-West.
Informations about the Domaine des Banquettes
The Domaine des Banquettes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rasteau
Southern Rhône cru of Vaucluse (promoted 2010): Grenache Noir signature king red (≥50%) — deep robe and powerful profile with notes of ripe black fruits, candied cherry, garrigue, spice, liquorice and cocoa touch, dense tannins and broad structure, long finish. Historic amber Vin Doux Naturel (15°, overripe grapes) — fig, raisin, coffee, cocoa. Clay-limestone soils, red marls and sandstones, cleansing mistral, Mediterranean climate, 5-15 year ageing.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Great wine
In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.
