Domaine du Bois de Saint JeanL'Intrépide 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 L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean 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 L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, licorice or black cherries.
Food and wine pairings with L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône
The L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or duck aiguillettes with basalmic.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean's L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Intrépide Côtes du Rhône from Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean are 2015, 2017, 2016, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean
The Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
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: Botrytis
Fungus that causes grape rot.
