Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre RichardCuvée Cardinal
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.
The Cuvée Cardinal of the Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard is in the top 10 of wines of Corbières.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Cardinal from the Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Cardinal of Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Cardinal
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Cardinal
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Cardinal
The Cuvée Cardinal of Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, pasta cake or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard's Cuvée Cardinal.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Cardinal from Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011 and 2013.
Informations about the Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard
The Chateau Bel Éveque - Vins Pierre Richard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
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: Confit
Said of red wines that offer a very ripe nose of red and black fruits reminiscent of jam. On the palate, these aromas are dominant, the wine is very fleshy and round, and leaves an impression of sweetness on the finish that weighs it down.
