Cave of BonnieuxOrphéa 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 Orphéa Rouge from the Cave of Bonnieux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orphéa 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 Orphéa Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Orphéa Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Orphéa Rouge
The Orphéa Rouge of Cave of Bonnieux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Cave of Bonnieux's Orphéa Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Dunkelfelder
Intensely coloured and supple reds with an inky, near-black robe, melted tannins and a fruity mouthfeel, with simple aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cherry, plum and floral notes. A dye variety (red pulp) mainly used in blending to boost the colour of light reds (notably Pinot Noir) in Germany (Pfalz), Switzerland and England. A German hybrid created in 1939 at Geisenheim (Färbertraube × Pinot Noir).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Orphéa Rouge from Cave of Bonnieux are 2016, 2015, 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 Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
High-altitude, cool southern Rhône (below the 1,912 m Giant of Provence): signature reds from Grenache and Syrah — round and supple with notes of cherry, raspberry, garrigue, pepper and a truffle touch with age, melted tannins, natural freshness and easy drinking (vs the sun-baked plains wines). Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre as support. Lively, crunchy rosés (raspberry, flowers). Ample whites of Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vermentino.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Discharge
Action consisting of removing suspended particles (sludge) from the must.
