Cave des Saint-SaturninLucian Grande Réserve Rouge
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 Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge from the Cave des Saint-Saturnin
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge of Cave des Saint-Saturnin in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge
The Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge of Cave des Saint-Saturnin matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or veal meatballs with curry.
Details and technical informations about Cave des Saint-Saturnin's Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga Francesa
Structured, aromatic reds with a dark ruby robe, fine tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), flowers (violet, rose), soft spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential; the aromatic signature of the Douro. An essential component of great vintage Ports and dry reds from Douro DOC, one of the five classic Port varieties. The historical synonym for Touriga Franca, an indigenous Portuguese variety from the Douro.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lucian Grande Réserve Rouge from Cave des Saint-Saturnin are 2016, 2011, 2010, 2008
Informations about the Cave des Saint-Saturnin
The Cave des Saint-Saturnin is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 97 wines for sale in the of Saint-Saturnin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Saturnin
Languedoc AOP in northern Hérault (uniform argilo-calcareous terroir, full south exposure, cool Larzac winds): Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault as signature reds — deep ruby-garnet robe, intense aromas of blackberry and cherry with spice, garrigue, leather and smoky or chocolatey notes, well-structured tannins balanced by fresh acidity lending length, elegance preserved by Larzac winds. Ageing potential 3–7 years.
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: Biodynamics
Biodynamic farming method initiated by Rudolf Steiner which forbids all chemical treatments based on synthetic products. Biodynamics is based on the interaction between the movements of the planets and the development of plants and uses preparations based on organic and mineral materials.
