Château de l'IsolettePrestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron
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 Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron from the Château de l'Isolette
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron of Château de l'Isolette in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron
Pairings that work perfectly with Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron
Original food and wine pairings with Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron
The Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron of Château de l'Isolette matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, lamb stew from my mum or rabbit with mustard in foil.
Details and technical informations about Château de l'Isolette's Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint-François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Prestige Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Lubéron from Château de l'Isolette are 2016, 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Château de l'Isolette
The Château de l'Isolette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 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: Botrytis cinerea
This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
