Château CantegricCru Artisan Saint-Christol
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cru Artisan Saint-Christol from the Château Cantegric
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cru Artisan Saint-Christol of Château Cantegric in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cru Artisan Saint-Christol
Pairings that work perfectly with Cru Artisan Saint-Christol
Original food and wine pairings with Cru Artisan Saint-Christol
The Cru Artisan Saint-Christol of Château Cantegric matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ) or homemade marengo veal.
Details and technical informations about Château Cantegric's Cru Artisan Saint-Christol.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Château Cantegric
The Château Cantegric is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Saint-Christol to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Christol
AOC Languedoc east of Montpellier (230 ha, 50–100 m, varied terrain of rounded galets, alluvium and clay sometimes on the same plot, a warm Mediterranean climate with cool nights under maritime influence). Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah are the sole red kings in blends: generous with black pepper, ripe candied fruits and a tannic structure suited to long ageing. Carignan, Cinsault, Counoise, Morrastel and Piquepoul Noir as complementary varieties.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Ampélographie
Study of the vine, and more particularly the grape varieties.
