Château de ValcombeFruit Rouge
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 Fruit Rouge from the Château de Valcombe
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fruit Rouge of Château de Valcombe in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fruit Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Fruit Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Fruit Rouge
The Fruit Rouge of Château de Valcombe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), lamb marinated in white wine or rabbit stew the old fashioned way.
Details and technical informations about Château de Valcombe's Fruit Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Doçal de Refóios
Very fresh and light whites with a pale golden robe, airy palate with lively acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and nervous notes. Confidential heritage profile. Rare and confidential, it belongs to the heritage varieties preserved for their genetic and historical interest within the Vinho Verde DOC. Portuguese white autochtone variety from northern Minho, in the Lima sub-region.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fruit Rouge from Château de Valcombe are 2013, 2008
Informations about the Château de Valcombe
The Château de Valcombe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Costières-de-Nîmes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Costières-de-Nîmes
A link between the southern Rhône and the Languedoc (the Rhône's southern tip, Gard): signature Syrah-Grenache reign in reds (≥50%) — fruity and structured with ripe black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), cherry, raspberry, plum, mirabelle and a spicy touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish. Dense Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault complement, Marselan a modern touch. Lively rosés. Ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
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: Flavours
There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.
