Winery CastelmaureGrande Cuvée Corbières
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, veal or pasta.
The Grande Cuvée Corbières of the Winery Castelmaure is in the top 10 of wines of Corbières.
Taste structure of the Grande Cuvée Corbières from the Winery Castelmaure
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grande Cuvée Corbières of Winery Castelmaure in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grande Cuvée Corbières of Winery Castelmaure in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Grande Cuvée Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Grande Cuvée Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Grande Cuvée Corbières
The Grande Cuvée Corbières of Winery Castelmaure matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of boeuf en daube, roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castelmaure's Grande Cuvée Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Durize
Structured, fresh reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry), spices and fresh alpine notes. Modest ageing profile. Preserved for its heritage value in the Valais vineyards, contributing to artisan high-altitude cuvées produced by a few growers dedicated to rare varieties. Swiss autochthonous black grape from Valais, grown in negligible quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grande Cuvée Corbières from Winery Castelmaure are 2017, 2016, 2007, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Castelmaure
The Winery Castelmaure is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 66 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
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: Musky
Characteristic of the musk smell.
