Winery Bosquet des PapesLa Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grenache.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Winery Bosquet des Papes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Bosquet des Papes 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 La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Bosquet des Papes in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of black fruits, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Bosquet des Papes matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of fillet of lamb in potato dressing, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or basque chicken.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bosquet des Papes's La Folie 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 La Folie Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Winery Bosquet des Papes are 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery Bosquet des Papes
The Winery Bosquet des Papes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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.
The word of the wine: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
