Cave of BonnieuxLes Safres Luberon 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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Les Safres Luberon Rouge from the Cave of Bonnieux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Safres Luberon Rouge of Cave of Bonnieux in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Safres Luberon Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Safres Luberon Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Les Safres Luberon Rouge
The Les Safres Luberon Rouge of Cave of Bonnieux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tagine, slippers with lamb or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Cave of Bonnieux's Les Safres Luberon Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot noir
This grape variety most certainly originates from the Bordeaux region and is registered in the Official Catalogue of vine varieties, list A1. According to genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier (Hérault), it is the result of a cross between the magdeleine noire des Charentes and the cabernet franc. It should also be noted that it is the half-brother of the côt or malbec and that it is not the black form of the white merlot, but its resemblance reminds us that it is indeed a descendant.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Safres Luberon Rouge from Cave of Bonnieux are 2018, 2017, 2013, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Cave of Bonnieux
The Cave of Bonnieux is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.
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: Pitting (acetic)
Synonymous with acescence.
