Château de Saint CosmeCôtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Clairette and the Mourvèdre.
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 Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion from the Château de Saint Cosme
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion of Château de Saint Cosme in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion of Château de Saint Cosme in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion
The Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion of Château de Saint Cosme matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, lamb with coconut milk or duck legs with cider and small onions.
Details and technical informations about Château de Saint Cosme's Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion.
Discover the grape variety: Clairette
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion from Château de Saint Cosme are 2016, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Château de Saint Cosme
The Château de Saint Cosme is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Dosage
The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.
