Château AuziasCite de Carcassonne Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Cite de Carcassonne Rouge from the Château Auzias
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cite de Carcassonne Rouge of Château Auzias in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
The Cite de Carcassonne Rouge of Château Auzias matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château Auzias's Cite de Carcassonne Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cite de Carcassonne Rouge from Château Auzias are 2017
Informations about the Château Auzias
The Château Auzias is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Cite de Carcassonne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cite de Carcassonne
Aude IGP around the medieval city (~3,000 ha, 20 communes): Mediterranean and Atlantic blends — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan as ruling reds with signature red and black fruits, spice and typical garrigue notes. Chardonnay, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier as whites with fresh, floral and fruity profiles. IGP, dual climate (Mediterranean breezes tempered by the Atlantic Cers wind).
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Green
Said of a wine that is too acidic or marked by unpleasant vegetal tastes.
