Cécilia la CavePetite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône
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 Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône from the Cécilia la Cave
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône of Cécilia la Cave in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône
The Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône of Cécilia la Cave matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, lamb chops marinated with herbs or home-made cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Cécilia la Cave's Petite Exception Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Bertille Seyve 872
Interspecific crossing made by Bertille Seyve (1864-1944) between 85 Seibel and 2 Gaillard. This direct producing hybrid was mainly multiplied in the center of France where we found it and photographed it, but also in the departments of the Rhone valley, the Loiret valley, Isère, Vienne and Nièvre.
Informations about the Cécilia la Cave
The Cécilia la Cave is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
