Winery CarodCuvée Elodie Tradition Clairette de Die
Sparkling wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Carod's Cuvée Elodie Tradition Clairette de Die.
Discover the grape variety: Sciaccarello
Elegant, spiced reds of pale colour with a light ruby robe, fine tannins and a silky, fresh palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black pepper, gentle spices and Mediterranean notes (maquis, garrigue). Also produces great rosés. Star of the Ajaccio AOC appellation; defines the viticultural identity of Corsica. Indigenous French black variety from Corsica, grown mainly around Ajaccio.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Elodie Tradition Clairette de Die from Winery Carod are 2008
Informations about the Winery Carod
The Winery Carod is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Clairette de Die to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Clairette de Die
Sparkling AOC in the Drôme (Rhône valley), Dioise ancestral method (single bottle fermentation). Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (min. 75%, topped up with Clairette): fine bubbles, pale to golden colour, ~7-8% alcohol — brilliant aromas of rose, honeysuckle, citrus, honey, peach, apricot, mango, litchi; sweet and refreshing. Light festive wine, drink young and chilled (6-8°C).
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: Aqueous
Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.
