Château de CastelnouCôtes du Roussillon
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.
Taste structure of the Côtes du Roussillon from the Château de Castelnou
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Roussillon of Château de Castelnou in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Roussillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Roussillon
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Roussillon
The Côtes du Roussillon of Château de Castelnou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, tuna lasagna or piccata with cheese.
Details and technical informations about Château de Castelnou's Côtes du Roussillon.
Discover the grape variety: Prima
Simple, light and fruity reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby robe, smooth tannins, an airy palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of red fruits. Rustic, discreet profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in a few varietal collections for its heritage value; among the old varieties whose commercial cultivation has all but disappeared, studied for their genetic and historical interest. Rare French black variety, little documented.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Roussillon from Château de Castelnou are 2011, 2012
Informations about the Château de Castelnou
The Château de Castelnou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Size (champagne)
Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.
