Château de ClapierCuvée Tessiture
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 Cuvée Tessiture from the Château de Clapier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Tessiture of Château de Clapier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Tessiture
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Tessiture
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Tessiture
The Cuvée Tessiture of Château de Clapier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or rabbit with mustard in a casserole.
Details and technical informations about Château de Clapier's Cuvée Tessiture.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Tessiture from Château de Clapier are 2007, 2011
Informations about the Château de Clapier
The Château de Clapier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Hairy
A sensual and complete wine that leaves a sensation of balance and fullness in the mouth.
