Winery BonpasDon Alfant 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 Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône from the Winery Bonpas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Bonpas 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 Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Bonpas in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône
The Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Bonpas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, traditional tagine (morocco) or baked duck legs with potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bonpas's Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Pedral
Supple, fruity reds best drunk young, with a light ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing signature aromas of cherry, red fruits (raspberry), soft spices and floral notes. Fresh Atlantic profile. Often blended with Vinhão and Borraçal, contributing to the freshness of Vinho Verde reds from the Minho. Native Portuguese black grape from the north of the country, grown in Vinho Verde and neighbouring Galicia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Don Alfant Côtes-du-Rhône from Winery Bonpas are 1980, 1963, 2008, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Bonpas
The Winery Bonpas is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 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: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
