Cave de CairanneLes Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages from the Cave de Cairanne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages of Cave de Cairanne in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages
Original food and wine pairings with Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages
The Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages of Cave de Cairanne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american style beef marinade, lamb chops with figs and honey or garbure landaise.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Cairanne's Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages.
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignac
Interspecific crossing obtained in Switzerland by Valentin Blattner between Riesling x Sauvignon Blanc and a variety whose name has not yet been communicated and which would be resistant to the main cryptogamic diseases. VB Cal 6-04 can be found in Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, etc. In France, a few plantations have been carried out and it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties under the name Sauvignac liste A.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Combes Du Rieu Côtes du Rhône Villages from Cave de Cairanne are 2009
Informations about the Cave de Cairanne
The Cave de Cairanne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: N-M
Negociant-manipulant. Company that buys grapes, sometimes in addition to its own vineyard, elaborates and markets its champagne. Most of the big brands like Moët or Taittinger are N-M.
